Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis
In order to correct starter motor noise during cranking, use the following procedure:IMPORTANT: Shimming is for 2.2 L only.
1. If the complaint is similar to steps 3 or 5 in the table, correction can be achieved by proper shimming (vehicles are produced without shims from the factory) as follows:
2. Check the flywheel ring gear for damage or a bent flywheel, unusual wear, etc.
3. Shim the starter as required.
4. Starter noise during cranking: remove one 0.015 inch double shim or add a single 0.015 inch shim to the outer bolt.
5. High-pitched whine after engine starts: add 0.015 inch double shims until the noise disappears (not to exceed 0.045 in).
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