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Starter Noise Diagnosis




Starter 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
* Fastener Tightening Specifications (Specifications) for the 6.2L engine
* Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission) (Overhaul)Engine Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission) (Overhaul) for the 3.6L engine
* Engine Flywheel Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 6.2L engine
* Starter Replacement (SFI) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (V8) (Service and Repair)