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Drive Assembly Check

  1. Check pinion teeth for chips, cracks or excessive wear. If pinion teeth are damaged, replace drive assembly. Also check flywheel for damage. Check drive assembly for slipping before disassembly from armature. With drive assembly attached to armature, cover armature with shop towels and secure in a vise.
  2. Using a 12-point socket and a torque wrench, turn pinion counterclockwise. Pinion should lock and withstand a torque of 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m) without slipping. If pinion slips before 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m) is reached, replace drive assembly.
  3. Using a 12-point socket and a torque wrench, turn pinion clockwise. Pinion should turn freely in overrunning direction (clockwise) only. If pinion does not turn freely in clockwise direction, replace drive assembly.
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