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 (Fastener Tightening Specifications) for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L engines
* Fastener Tightening Specifications (6.2L LS3) (With Engine VIN J, RPO L99)Fastener Tightening Specifications (6.2L L99) (With Engine VIN W, RPO LS3) for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines
* Engine Flywheel Removal (3. Engine Flywheel Removal) for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L engines
* Engine Flywheel Replacement (Flywheel) for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines
* Starter Replacement (LLT) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (LS3/L99) (Service and Repair)