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Starter Noise Diagnosis




Starter Noise Diagnosis

Circuit/System Testing

1. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
2. Inspect the flywheel for the following:

* Loose flywheel bolts
* Chipped gear teeth
* Missing gear teeth
* Bent flywheel

• If not within specifications, secure the flywheel bolts or replace the flywheel.
• If all inspections were within specification, replace the starter motor.

Repair Instructions

* Fastener Tightening Specifications Fastener Tightening Specifications for the 3.6L engine
* Fastener Tightening Specifications (6.2L LSA) Fastener Tightening Specifications for the 6.2L engine
* Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission) 9. Engine Flywheel Removal (Automatic Transmission)Engine Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission) 8. Engine Flywheel Removal (Manual Transmission) for the 3.6L engine
* Engine Flywheel Replacement Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 6.2L engine
* Starter Replacement (LF1/LLT) Service and RepairStarter Replacement (LSA) Service and Repair

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