Planetary Gear Inspection; Overrunning Clutch Inspection - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Starting System
Starter Overhaul (cant'd)
Planetary Gear Inspection
16. Check the planetary gears IAI and ring gear IBI.
Replace them if they are worn or damaged.
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Overrunning Clutch Inspection
17. Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft.
Replace it if it does not slide smoothly.
18. Rotate the overrunning clutch IAI both ways.
Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in
reverse?
If
it does not lock in either direction or it
locks in both directions, replace it.
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19. If the starter drive gear IBI is worn or damaged,
replace the overrunning clutch assembly; the gear
is not available separately.
Check the condition of the flywheel ring gear.
Replace it if the starter drive gear teeth are
damaged.
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Starter Reassembly
20. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then
position the brush about halfway out of its holder,
and release the spring to hold it there.
NOTE: To seatthe new brushes, slip a strip of # 500
or
#
600 sandpaper, with the grit side out, between
the commutator and each brush, and smoothly
rotate the armature. The contact surface of the
brushes will be sanded to the same contour as the
commutator.
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21. Install the armature in the housing, and install the
brush holder. Next, pry back each brush spring
again, and push the brush down until
it
seats
against the commutator, then release the spring
againstthe end of the brush.
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22. Install the starter end cover to retain the brush
holder.
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