Starters - NIPPONDENSO Direct Drive: Overhaul: Reassembly

Clean all parts and coat the sliding surface of armature shaft splines, starter clutch bushing, drive lever and moving stud with multipurpose grease. Reassemble in the reverse order of disassembly while noting the following: After completing reassembly, operate starter under a no load condition and check clearance between pinion gear and pinion stop collar. If clearance is not within specifications, adjust length of solenoid plunger shaft. Standard length of shaft is 1.34". To increase clearance, lengthen plunger. To decrease clearance, shorten plunger length.