Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear . If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
3. If the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear are not fully meshing and both of the gears are scored or damaged, install a new starter motor. For additional information refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
If necessary, install a new flywheel.
Component Tests
Starter Motor -Voltage Drop Test
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
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Relay Switch
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the power distribution box cover.
3. Remove the starter relay from the power distribution box.
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Other materials:
Removal
All vehicles
1. Remove the air intake scoop bracket. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. Remove the RH valve cover. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover
RH in this section.
3. Remove the Hydro-Boost brake booster. For additional in ...
Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft.
Verify the measurement
is within specification.
Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure.
If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer
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Universal Joints
The universal joints are:
lubed-for-life design and require no lubrication.
equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at each base of the bearing
cup, which control end
play, position the needle bearing and improve grease movement.
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