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Clutch Assembly & Gears Test

  1. Inspect teeth on pinion gear, idler gear and clutch assembly for wear or damage. If damaged, replace gear or clutch assembly and inspect flywheel ring gear for wear or damage.
  2. Inspect clutch pinion gear by rotating pinion gear counterclockwise. Ensure gear turns freely in counterclockwise direction, but locks up when turned clockwise. See Fig 1. If not as specified, replace clutch assembly.
Fig 1: Testing Starter Clutch Pinion Gear
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