Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection

Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection

1. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury Procedures.

Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor Service and Repair.

2. Check the wear patterns on the (A) starter drive and the (B) flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor Service and Repair.





3. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury Description and Operation.

If the (A) starter drive gear and the flexplate ring gear are not fully meshing or the gears are (B) milled or damaged, install a new starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor Service and Repair. Install a new flexplate ring gear. For additional information, refer to Engine - 4.6L (2V) Flexplate.