Mustang V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (2003)
Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection
Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear 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, install a new starter motor.
If necessary, install a new flywheel.
