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.

Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

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.

Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

    Component Tests
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    Relay Switch
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    Overdrive Servo
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    Vehicle storage
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