Technical data

(k) Pinion Shaft Thrust Gap
A pinion shaft thrust gap is an axial play of the
shaft. Adjust the gap to less than 0.5 mm by the
adjusting washer between the center bracket
and the reduction gear.
(i) When Pinion has been Removed
After installing the reduction gear to the
pinion shaft, insert the pinion shaft into the
center bracket, and then fix the pinion
shaft with a washer and a snap ring. With
the pinion shaft pressed to one side,
measure the thrust gap and adjust by the
adjusting shim.
(ii) When Pinion has not been Removed
Insert the pinion shaft and reduction gear
between the front bracket and the center
bracket and tighten the bolt. Move the pinion shaft to one side and measure the thrust
gap.
CAUTION:
PRIOR TO MEASURING THE THRUST GAP WHEN THE PINION HAS NOT BEEN
REMOVED, REMOVE THE LEVER SPRING.
2. Solenoid Switch
(i) To Test Pull In of Solenoid
Connect the battery between the S and M terminals of
the solenoid switch. If the plunger is pulled in and the
pinion moves out, then the switch is good.