Honda Civic. Manual — part 1061

Fig. 52: Checking Planetary Gears And Ring Gear
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Overrunning Clutch Inspection

14. While holding the drive gear (A), turn the gear shaft (B) counterclockwise.

Check that the drive gear comes out to the other end. If the drive gear does not
move smoothly, replace the gear cover assembly.

Fig. 53: Turning Gear Shaft Counterclockwise
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15. While holding the drive gear, turn the gear shaft clockwise. The gear shaft

should turn freely. If the gear shaft does not turn freely, replace the gear cover

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assembly.

16. If the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace the overrunning clutch

assembly; the gear is not available separately.

Check the condition of the torque converter ring gear to see if the starter drive
gear teeth are damaged.

Starter Reassembly

17. Install the brush into the brush holder, and set the armature (A) in the brush

holder (B).

Fig. 54: Installing Brush Into Brush Holder
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18. While squeezing a spring (C), insert it in the hole on the brush holder, and push

it until it bottoms. Repeat this for the other three springs (D, E, and F).

NOTE:

To seat the new brushes, slip a strip of #500 or # 600
sandpaper, with the grit side up, between the
commutator and each brush, and smoothly turn the
armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be
sanded to the same contour as the commutator.

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2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (R18A1) - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

19. Install the armature and brush holder assembly into the housing.

NOTE:

Make sure the armature stays in the holder.

2008 Honda Civic GX

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Steering - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tools

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2006-08 STEERING Steering - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

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2006-08 STEERING Steering - Civic (All Except Hybrid)