ENGINE
4-30
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 90º apart to determine
if out of round. Calculate clearance. Replace components if
clearance is excessive.
8. Inspect gear teeth on starter drive. Replace starter drive if
gear teeth are cracked, worn, or broken.
FLYWHEEL REMOVAL / INSPECTION
The crankshaft end contains an oil
joint (A) as shown below. The plunger
to move in and out freely. Avoid damage to the
crankshaft end or plunge joint and spring, which
can cause loss of oil pressure, resulting in severe
engine damage.
1. Remove the oil passage plunge joint, flywheel nut and
washer.
2. Install Flywheel Puller.
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