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:

    Brake Caliper Anchor Plate
    Removal 1. Remove the pads. For additional information, refer to Pads in this section. 2. Remove the anchor plate (2B292). 1. Remove and discard the anchor plate bolts. 2. Remove the anchor plate. Installation 1. CAUTION: Use correct t ...

    Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
    The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as follows: Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to the rear wheels. Halfshafts rotate at approximately one-third the speed of a driveshaft and do not cont ...

    Transmission (Removal)
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the gearshift lever knob. 3. Remove the console panel gearshift plate. Lift the gearshift lever boot over the gearshift lever. 4. Remove the bolts and the sh ...