Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection
INSPECT OVERRUNNING CLUTCH1. Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Replace it if does not slide smoothly.
2. Rotate the overrunning clutch (A) both ways.
Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in reverse? If it does not lock in either direction or it locks in both directions, replace it.
3. If the starter driver gear (B) is worn or damaged, replace the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear is not available separately.
Check the condition of the flywheel or torque converter ring gear if the starter drive gear teeth are damaged.
CLEANING
1. Do not immerse parts in cleaning solvent. Immersing the yoke assembly and/or armature will damage the insulation. Wipe these parts with a cloth only.
2. Do not immerse the drive unit in cleaning solvent. The overrun clutch is pre-lubricated at the factory and solvent will wash lubrication from the clutch.
3. The drive unit may be cleaned with a brush moistened with cleaning solvent and wiped dry with a cloth.