Overrunning Clutch: Notes
- Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Replace it if does not slide smoothly.
- Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. If overrunning clutch locks in one direction and rotates smoothly in other direction, overrunning clutch is okay. If it does not lock in either direction of it locks in both directions, replace it. See Fig 1.
- If the starter drive gear 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.
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