Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor.
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.
3. 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.
