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Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

STARTER MOTOR NOISE DIAGNOSIS

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- Inspect the flywheel ring gear for damage or unusual wear.
- Stuck relays or other electrical problems may also cause the starter drive to remain engaged.
- 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 3 shims available in different shapes, for clearance, all are 1 mm (0.039 in) thick.

TEST

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