Making dragging noise

2005 FORD FOCUS
30,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COURTNEY PETERS
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The car listed above is a zx4. I just changed starter out on it. And starting to make dragging noise.
Oct 10, 2021 at 9:09 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

If it did not make the noise prior to the repair, then it has to do with the installation. Check the mounting bolts. Make sure they are seated and torqued to the proper torque.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Roy
Oct 10, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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