Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

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

* Engine Flywheel Removal Engine Flywheel Removal

* Starter Replacement Service and Repair