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
    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 at ...

    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. I ...

    Other materials:

    Inspection and Verification
    Certain axle noise or vibration symptoms are also common to the engine, transmission, wheel bearings, tires, and other parts of the vehicle. For this reason, be sure that the cause of the trouble is in the axle before disassembling, adjusting or repairing th ...

    Removal
    WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury. WARNING: Fuel supply lines ...

    Rear Bumper Cover
    Removal and Installation 1. Remove the luggage compartment trim panel covers. 2. Remove the seven rear bumper cover nuts. 3. Remove the fuel drain hose. 4. Remove the four bumper cover screws (two each side). 5. Remove the pin-type retainers and the rea ...