For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

### Circuit/System Testing

1. Remove the flywheel inspection cover.
2. Inspect the flywheel for the following:

• | Loose flywheel bolts

• | Chipped gear teeth

• | Missing gear teeth

• | Bent flywheel

⇒ | If not within specifications, secure the flywheel bolts or replace the flywheel.

3. If all inspections were within specification, replace the starter motor.

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

• | Fastener Tightening Specifications for the 2.9L (LLV) engine

• | Fastener Tightening Specifications for the 3.7L (LLR) engine

• | Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 2.9L (LLV) engine

• | Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 3.7L (LLR) engine

• | Starter Motor Replacement