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Pinion Gap

  1. Apply battery power to the "S" terminal and ground starter motor body. See Fig 1 . Pinion will eject outward and then stop.
  2. Measure clearance (pinion gap) between pinion and stopper. See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS  . See Fig 2 .
    CAUTION: Be careful not to let electricity flow continuously for more than 10 seconds.
  3. If pinion gap is not within specified range, adjust it by increasing or decreasing the number of washers used between solenoid and drive housing. The gap will become smaller if the number of washers is increased.
    NOTE: DO NOT use more washers than plates.
Fig 1: Identifying Starter Terminals
G00306805Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Checking Pinion Gap
G00195376Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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