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Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection

Pinion and Over-running Clutch




- Inspect the pinion for wear, damage or other abnormal conditions.
Check that clutch locks up when turned in direction of drive and rotates smoothly in reverse direction. Replace if necessary.




- Inspect the spline teeth for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
Inspect the pinion for smooth movement.