Starter Drive and/or Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

Inspect drive assembly and flywheel ring gear for the following:

• Pinion gear turns roughly or turns in both directions.
• Pinion gear and ring gear teeth broken or showing evidence of step wear.
• Deep scoring or other damage to shift lever collar.

Replace drive assembly or ring gear if damaged. If a new drive assembly is to be installed, be sure it has the same number of teeth as replaced component. Install new drive on the lever housing and then on the armature shaft and check for free movement. Then, check pinion depth adjustment.