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Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis



Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

Diagnostic Aids

* Inspect the flywheel ring gear for damage or unusual wear.
* Shim the starter as required.
* 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 (0.039 in) thick.

Test

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