Starter Motor Noise Diagnosis

Starter Motor Notes Diagnosis:

IMPORTANT: Do not shim 2.4L applications.

1. Inspect the flywheel ring gear for damage-bent flywheel, unusual wear, etc.
2. Shim the starter as required:
3. Start noise during cranking: remove 1 - 0.015 inch double shim or add a single 0.015 inch shim to the outer bolt.
4. High-pitched whine after engine starts: add 0.015 inch double shims until the noise disappears (not to exceed 0.045 in)