Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
1. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
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. For additional information, refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
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. For additional information refer to Starter Motor-3.8L or Starter Motor-4.6L in this section.
If necessary, install a new flywheel.
Component Tests
Starter Motor -Voltage Drop Test
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
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Relay Switch
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the power distribution box cover.
3. Remove the starter relay from the power distribution box.
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Other materials:
Under hood overview
3.7L V6 Engine
A. Battery
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine oil filler cap
D. Brake fluid reservoir
E. Air filter assembly
F. Engine coolant reservoir
G. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
H. Power distribution box
5.0L V8 Engine
A. Battery
B. Engine oil fille ...
Removal
Automatic transmission vehicles
1. Remove the flexplate. For additional information, refer to Flexplate in
this section.
Manual transmission vehicles
2. Remove the flywheel. For additional information, refer to Flywheel in this
section.
All vehicles
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Seats (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 120 , Power Seats for schematic and
connector information.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 122 , Power Lumbar Seats for schematic and
connector information.
Special Tool(s)
73 III Automotive Meter
105-R0057
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