Starter Noise Diagnosis

Starter Noise Diagnosis

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

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 3.7L engine or Fastener Tightening Specifications (Fastener Tightening Specifications) for the 5.3L engine
* Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Automatic Transmission) (Service and Repair)Engine Flywheel Replacement (with Manual Transmission) (Service and Repair) for the 3.7L engine or Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement () for the 5.3L engine
* Starter Replacement (LLR) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (LH8) (Service and Repair)