Pinion & Overrunning Clutch
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Inspect the pinion for wear damage or other abnormal conditions. Check that clutch locks up when turned in direction of drive and rotates smoothly in reverse direction. See Fig 1 . Replace if necessary. Inspect the spline teeth for wear or damage. See Fig 2 . Replace if necessary. Inspect the pinion for smooth movement.