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Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Check the flywheel ring gear for damage unusual wear or a bent flywheel.
Shim the starter as required, if necessary.

In order to add pinion to ring gear clearance a full size shim must be used. Do not shim only one starter mounting bolt. There are three shims available in different shapes (for clearance), all are 1 mm thick.

Test Description

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