Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection

STARTER DRIVE AND FLYWHEEL RING GEAR INSPECTION

1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor.







2. Check the wear patterns on the (1) starter drive gear and the (2) flywheel ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor.







3. If the (1) starter drive gear and the (2) flywheel ring gear are not fully meshing or the gears are milled or damaged, install a new starter motor and, if necessary, a new flywheel gear. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor or Engine.