Starter gear train help

[ca_mccar]

Hello all,

im replacing the stator in my 86 Venture. When i took the cover off the starter gears fell out. I put the gears back in there place but there is a rogue washer that seems to put the splined gear shaft(with the 2 gears) Where does washer go? Do the starter gears have a washer? I checked parts diagrams but havent had any luck

thank you!

[RDawson]

It’s been several years since I had one apart and don’t remember but the parts diagram doesn’t show one. 

[cimmer]

I have checked my manual and parts fiche and I dont see any washers listed either. I might be temped to use them between the splined gears to space out the geas to make sure they mess with the opposite gear fully if needed. I replaced my starter clutch a number of years ago but dont remember any washer but my memory isnt what is use to be. 

Sorry I couldnt help more.

Good luck

Rick F. 

[Marcarl]

IMHO there should be a washer between the gear and the aluminum case