Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

Circuit/System Testing

1. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
2. Inspect the flywheel for the following:

* Loose flywheel bolts
* Chipped gear teeth
* Missing gear teeth
* Bent flywheel


• If not within specifications, secure the flywheel bolts or replace the flywheel.


• If all inspections were within specification, replace the starter motor.




Repair Instructions

* Fastener Tightening Specifications (Specifications) for the 3.6L engine. or Fastener Tightening Specifications (Specifications) for the 4.6L engine.
* Engine Flywheel Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.6L engine. or Engine Flywheel Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 4.6L engine.
* Starter Motor Replacement (LY7 - Gas, 6 Cylinder, 3.6L, SFI, V6) (Service and Repair)Starter Motor Replacement (LH2 - Gas, 8 Cylinder, 4.6L, SFI, V8, DOHC, HO) (Service and Repair)