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:

    Disassembly
    1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For additional information, refer to Differential Case in this section. 2. Remove the bolts. 3. CAUTION: Do not damage the threads in the bolt holes. Insert a punch in the bolt holes and d ...

    Accelerator Cable - Supercharged Engine
    Removal and Installation 1. Push the accelerator cable nylon bushing out of the accelerator pedal and shaft arm. 2. Disconnect the accelerator cable from the throttle cam. 3. Depress the tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable from the bracket. 4. Rel ...

    Pump and Intermediate Clutch Piston
    Special Tool(s) Installer, Front Pump Fluid Seal 307-014 (T63L-77837-A) Protector, Piston Seal 307-339 (T95L-77005-A) Pump and Intermediate Clutch Piston - Disassembled View   ...