I thought that might be it but when I looked up bad starter clutch symptoms or how to check it, I understood that the gear is supposed to spin freely one direction but engage the opposite way. With cvt cover off I can put my finger on the gear that broke with starter out and turn the variator and the gear won't move. But if I turn the gear the opposite way it turns the engine. Maybe I misunderstood the way it works. I also read that another symptom would be the engine would not turn over. Just the starter cranking. I may be wrong though. Is there any other way to check the starter gear. Or do I have to open the side case and remove internals. Thank you for your reply.
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