Electrical Information Reference

1. Carry out the Diagnostic System Check, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle.
2. Carry out the Battery Inspection/Test, refer to Battery Inspection/Test.
3. Inspect the wiring for damage. Inspect all connections to the starter motor, solenoid, battery and all ground connections.
4. Make sure the engine is not seized.
5. Crank engine.

⇒	If the starter motor makes a rumble, growl or knocking noise remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.

6. Inspect for damaged, worn or chipped teeth.

⇒	If the teeth are damaged replace the starter motor.

7. Install the starter motor.
8. Crank engine.

⇒	If starter motor makes a whoop or high pitched noise remove starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.

9. Inspect for damaged, worn or chipped teeth on the ring gear/flexplate

⇒	If teeth are damaged replace ring gear/flexplate. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement for 3.6L engine or Engine Flywheel Replacement for 6.0L engine.

⇒	Install the starter motor.