Pinion Clearance

There is no provision for adjusting pinion clearance on this type motor, but should be checked after motor reassembly on all models except the 28 MT, which is not serviceable. When the shift lever mechanism is correctly assembled, the pinion clearance should fall within the limits of .010-.160 inch on 1988-91 models. When the clearance is not within these limits, it may indicate excessive wear of the solenoid linkage or shift lever yoke buttons.

Pinion clearance should be checked as follows:
1. Disconnect motor field coil connector from solenoid motor terminal, then insulate end carefully.

Fig. 13 Connections For Checking Pinion Clearance:

2. Connect one battery lead to solenoid switch terminal, then the other lead to the solenoid frame, Fig. 13.
3. Using a jumper lead connected to the solenoid motor terminal. Momentarily flash the lead to the solenoid frame. This will shift the pinion into the cranking position until the battery is disconnected.

Fig. 14 Checking Pinion Clearance:

4. Push the pinion back toward the commutator end as far as possible to take up any slack movement, then check the clearance with feeler gauge, Fig. 14.