Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

Circuit/System Testing

1. Remove the flywheel inspection cover if equipped, or the starter motor.
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 4.4L engine
* Fastener Tightening Specifications (Specifications) for the 4.6L engine
* Engine Flywheel Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.6L engine
* Engine Flywheel Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 4.4L engine
* Engine Flywheel Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 4.6L engine
* Starter Motor Replacement (LH2) (Service and Repair)Starter Motor Replacement (LC3) (Service and Repair)Starter Motor Replacement (LY7) (Service and Repair)