Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
Starter Drive/Bendix: Testing and Inspection
Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Check the wear patterns on the (A) starter drive and the (B) flywheel ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor; refer to
Starter Motor.
2. If the (A) starter drive gear and the flywheel ring gear are not fully meshing or the gears are (B) milled or damaged, replace the starter motor; refer
to Starter Motor. Replace the flywheel ring gear.
