Honda ACCORD HYBRID 2005 Service Manual page 60

Starting System
S t a r t e r O v e r h a u l ( c o n t ' d )
8. Check the c o m m u t a t o r diameter. If the diameter is
out of the service limit, replace the armature.
Commutator Diameter
Standard (New): 2 9 . 3 - 2 9 . 5 mm (1.154-1.161 in.)
Service Limit: 28.8 mm (1.134 in.)
9. Measure the c o m m u t a t o r (A) runout.
• If the c o m m u t a t o r runout is w i t h i n the service
limit, check the c o m m u t a t o r for carbon dust or
brass chips between the segments.
• If the c o m m u t a t o r runout is not w i t h i n the service
limit, replace the armature.
Commutator Runout
Standard (New): 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.
Service Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
10. Check the mica depth (A). If the mica is too high (B),
undercut the mica w i t h a hacksaw blade to the
proper depth. Cut away all the mica (C) between
the c o m m u t a t o r segments. The undercut should
not be too shallow, too narrow, or V-shaped (D).
Commutator Mica Depth
Standard (New): 0.40—0.50 mm (0.016—0.020 in.)
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
11. Check for continuity between the segments of the
c o m m u t a t o r . If there is an open circuit between any
segments, replace the armature.
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