Starter Motor Drive Gear & Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor .
Check the wear patterns on the (A) starter drive and the (B) flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor .

Fig 1: Checking Wear Patterns On Starter Drive And Flexplate Ring Gear

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If the (A) starter drive gear and the flexplate ring gear are not fully meshing or the gears (B) are milled or damaged, install a new starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor . If necessary, install a new flexplate. For additional information, refer to IN-VEHICLE SERVICING article.

Fig 2: Damaged Starter Drive And Flexplate Ring Gear

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.