Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

Activation 

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   WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION (EXCEPT HYBRID) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

   Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions .

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   Refer to: Starter Motor .

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   Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. REFER to: Starter Motor .

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

1. 4.
   
   If the starter drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear are not fully meshing and the gears are scored or damaged, install a new starter motor. REFER to: Starter Motor .

1. 5.
   
   If necessary, install a new flywheel or flexplate. REFER to: Flexplate .