ENGINE
4-73
STARTER DRIVE GEAR REMOVAL /
INSPECTION
1.Remove water pump tube.
2.Take off water pump bolts.
3.Tap water pump lightly with a plastic hammer in reinforced
areas only until loose.
4.Remove stator housing bolts and removes housing.
5.Remove the start drive gear and shaft by pulling the shaft
and tilting the gear slightly. Flywheel removal generally is not
required.
6.Measure the OD of the starter drive shaft on both ends for
out--of--round.
7.Measure the ID of the bushing in the stator housing (A) and
in the crankcase (B) in two directions 90∘