Honda Civic Service Manual page 1571

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Brush Holder Test
1. Check that there is no continuity between the O and
o brush holders.
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assemoly.
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2.
Insert the brush into the brush holder, and b.ing the
brush into contact with the commutator, then attach
a spring scale to the spring. Measure the spring ten-
sion at the moment the spring lifts off the brush.
SPRING SCALE
Spring Tension
15.7 - 17.7 N (1.60 - 1.80 kgf. 3.5 - 4.0 lbf)
ERUSH
Brush Inspection
Measure the brush length. lf not within the service limit,
replace the brush (or brush holder assembly).
Brush Length
NOTE: To seat new brushes after installing them in their
holders, slip a strip ot #500 or #600 sandpaper. with the
grit side up, over the commutator and smoothly rotate
the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be
sanded to the same contour as the commutator.
Overrunning Clutch lnspection
Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Does it
move freely? lf not, replace it.
Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. Does it
l o c k i n o n e d i r e c t i o n a n d r o t a t e s m o o t h l y i n
reverse? lf it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, replace it.
2.
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Standard (NEW)
Service Limit
1 5 . 8 - 1 6 . 2 m m
(0.62 - 0.64 in)
1 1 . 0 m m
{ 0 . 4 3 i n )
CLUTCH GEAR
DRIVE GEAR