Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection

STARTER DRIVE AND FLYWHEEL RING GEAR INSPECTION

1. Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR - 2.0L ZETEC or STARTER MOTOR - 3.0L DURATEC (4V).




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. Refer to STARTER MOTOR - 2.0L ZETEC or STARTER MOTOR - 3.0L DURATEC (4V).




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. Refer to STARTER MOTOR - 2.0L ZETEC or STARTER MOTOR - 3.0L DURATEC (4V).
If necessary, install a new flywheel. Refer to FLYWHEEL or FLEXPLATE.