Solenoid Switch
1. Check the continuity across "8" and "M" terminals with
an ohmmeter, pushing in the plunger.
2. If not continuous ro if a certain value is indicated, replace
the solenoid switch.
3. Pull the pull-rod to check the spring built in the plunger.
Pinion Clearance
1. Reassemble the starter with connecting leads unconnected.
2. Connect a cable from the negative terminal of the battery
to the starter body and a cable from "S" terminal of the
starter to the positive terminal of the battery to force out
the pinion.
3. Push back the pinion slightly to kill the play, and measure
the pinion clearance.
4. If the clearance is not within the specified values, add or
remove the washer between the solenoid switch and front
end frame.
Factory
0.5
to
2.0
mm
(}/{)9Fo91
Pinion clearance
specification
0.020
to
0.079
in.
+
S-141