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Ford Fusion: Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures

Inspection

  1. Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
  1. Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, then install the starter motor.
    Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Ford Fusion. Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures
  1. If the starter motor drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear are not fully engaging and the starter motor drive gear is scored or damaged, then install a new starter motor.
    Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
  1. If the teeth on the flywheel or flexplate ring gear are scored or damaged, then install a new flywheel or flexplate.
    Refer to: Flexplate (303-01A Engine - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).

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