Technical data

(f) Solenoid Switch
The solenoid switch must be conducting between S and M terminals and between S terminal
and body.
(g) Overrunning Clutch
If the pinion is worn or damaged, replace.
(h) Reduction Gear
Replace the reduction gear if it is worn or damaged.
(i) Front Bracket
If the ball bearing seat or pinion shaft bushing is worn, replace the bracket assembly.
(j) Pinion Gap
(i) Remove the connector from M terminal.
(ii) Insert the battery between the S terminal and the starter
motor (connect the positive cable of battery to the S
terminal*),and the pinion moves out and stops. Lightly
push the pinion back toward the armature to measure a
pinion gap. If the pinion gap is not within the standard
range (0.5 to 2.0 mm), adjust by increasing or reducing
the number of adjusting shim washers between the
solenoid switch and the front bracket. Increasing the
number of washers reduces the gap. If the pinion does
not move out, or if the pinion gap is too large or too
small, the shift lever has been installed in a wrong
direction or the solenoid magnet switch is defective.
CAUTION:
*IN THIS CHECK, DO NOT APPLY THE CURRENT FOR OVER 20 SECONDS TO
PREVENT SWITCH COIL FROM OVERHEATING.