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Old 07-05-09, 08:43 PM
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Re: 92 4.9 starter replacement

The starter should include an information sheet that describes the shimming process and procedure. If memory serves me correctly, shims need to be added to 1 of the mounting bolts, or the other, depending on the sound emitted during starting (i.e. shimming 1 of the bolts moves the starter's nose closer to the ring gear....shimming the other bolt mores the starter's nose away from the ring gear)