Cleaning And Inspection; Reassembly - MerCruiser 305 CID (5.0L) Service Manual

STARTING SYSTEM

Cleaning and Inspection

IMPORTANT: Do not use grease dissolving solvents to clean electrical components,
planetary gears or drive. Solvent will damage insulation and wash the lubricant out
of the drive and gears. Use clean rags and compressed air to clean components.
1. Test over-running clutch action of drive. Pinion should turn freely in over-running direc-
tion and must not slip in cranking direction.
2. Check pinion teeth.
3. Check spring for tension and drive collar for wear.
4. Check that bearings roll freely. If any roughness is felt, replace bearing.
5. Inspect planetary gear assembly. Gears must mesh easily and roll freely with no binding.

Reassembly

1. Install gear and drive over planetary gear shaft.
Typical
2. Assemble drive on shaft assembly as follows:
a. Lubricate drive end of shaft assembly with SAE 10W oil.
b. Place gear over shaft.
c. Slide drive assembly onto shaft with pinion facing outward.
d. Slide retainer onto shaft with cupped surface facing end of shaft (away from pinion).
Index
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a
a - Planetary Gear Shaft Assembly
b - Gear
c - Drive
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