Engine Mechanical: Starter: Overhaul

For exploded view of starter, see Fig 1, Fig 2, Fig 3 or Fig 4 . When assembling starter, place high temperature grease on rear cover, gear case, pinion surface, moving portion of shift lever and solenoid plunger.
On M30 Mitsubishi starter, assemble gear case, pinion assembly, idler gear, adjusting washers and center bracket. Turn idler gear by hand in axial direction and check end play between idler gear and rear of gear case. See Fig 5. End play should be .004-.020" (.1-.5 mm). Adjust by installing adjusting washer between idler gear and center bracket. M30 with Hitachi starter, G20 and Q45 have no clearance requirements.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Hitachi Starter (G20)

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Fig 2: Exploded View of Hitachi Starter (M30)

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Fig 3: Exploded View of Mitsubishi Starter (M30)

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Fig 4: Exploded View of Mitsubishi Starter (G20 & Q45)

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Fig 5: Checking Pinion End Play (M30 with Mitsubishi Starter)

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