Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection
Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor - 4.0L SOHC See: Service and Repair or Starter Motor - 4.6L (3V)
See: Service and Repair or Starter Motor - 5.4L (4V) See: Service and Repair.
2. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel/flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor. For
additional information, refer to Starter Motor - 4.0L SOHC See: Service and Repair or Starter Motor - 4.6L (3V) See: Service and Repair or
Starter Motor - 5.4L (4V) See: Service and Repair.
3. If the starter drive gear and the flywheel/flexplate ring gear are not fully meshing and both of the gears are scored or damaged, install a new starter
motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor - 4.0L SOHC See: Service and Repair or Starter Motor - 4.6L (3V) See: Service and
Repair or Starter Motor - 5.4L (4V) See: Service and Repair.
If necessary, install a new flywheel/flexplate.
