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Test Procedure

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  1. B1 CHECK THE STARTER MOUNTING 
    • Inspect the starter motor mounting bolts and brackets for looseness.
    • Is the starter motor mounted correctly? 
      1. Yes  : GO to B2.
      2. No  : INSTALL the starter motor correctly. REFER to STARTER MOTOR  in this section. TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. B2 CHECK FOR ENGINE NOISE 
    • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire from the B-terminal to the S-terminal of the starter motor. Engage the starter motor and verify the noise is due to the starter operation.
    • Is the noise due to the starter motor engagement? 
      1. Yes  : GO to B3.
      2. Yes  : REFER to ENGINE - 3.9L to continue the diagnosis.
  3. B3 CHECK FOR UNUSUAL WEAR 
    • Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR  in this section.
    • Inspect the ring gear for damaged or worn teeth.
    • Is the noise due to flywheel ring gear tooth damage? 
      1. Yes  : INSTALL a new flywheel ring gear. EXAMINE the starter pinion teeth. If damaged, INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to STARTER MOTOR  in this section. TEST the system for normal operation.
      2. No  : INSTALL a new starter motor. REFER to STARTER MOTOR  in this section. TEST the system for normal operation.
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