Starter Drive/Flywheel Ring Gear
- Remove the starter motor. See STARTER MOTOR - 2.3L , STARTER MOTOR - 3.0L , or STARTER MOTOR - 4.0L .
- Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the fly wheel ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor.
- If the starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear are not fully meshing and both of the gears are scored or damaged, replace the starter motor.
- If necessary replace the flywheel.