stop start MAZDA MX-5 1997 Factory User Guide

PINION GAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect field lead ("M" terminal wire) at solenoid. See Fig. 2
. Connect positive battery lead to
solenoid "S" terminal and negative battery lead to starter body. Starter pinion drive gear should extend
outward and stop.
2. Quickly measure pinion gap between end of pinion drive and circlip retainer. See Fig. 3
. DO NOT
operate starter solenoid for more than 10 seconds. Pinion gap should be as specified. See PINION GAP
SPECIFICATIONS table.
3. If pinion gap is not within specification, adjust by increasing or decreasing thickness of solenoid shims
located between solenoid and drive housing.
PINION GAP SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationIn. (mm)
Miata A/T.02-.08 (0.5-2.0)

1997 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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