Honda Civic. Manual — part 1048

Fig. 16: Identifying Intake Manifold Bracket (With Torque Specifications)
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5. Install the splash shield.

Fig. 17: Identifying Splash Shield And Clips
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6. Connect the positive cable to the battery first, then connect the negative cable.
7. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.
8. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system (if

equipped), then enter the audio presets.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

9. Set the clock.

STARTER OVERHAUL

DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

Fig. 18: Exploded View Of Starter Overhaul
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2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Armature Inspection and Test

1. Remove the starter (see STARTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
2. Disassemble the starter as shown at the beginning of this procedure.
3. Inspect the armature for wear or damage from contact with the permanent

magnet. If there is wear or damage, replace the armature.

Fig. 19: Identifying Armature
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4. Check the commutator (A) surface. If the surface is dirty or burnt, resurface it

with an emery cloth or a lathe to the following specifications, or recondition
with #500 or #600 sandpaper (B).

Fig. 20: Checking Commutator Surface
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5. Check the commutator diameter. If the diameter is below the service limit,

replace the armature.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)

Commutator Diameter

Standard (New): 28.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 in.)

Service Limit: 27.5 mm (1.083 in.)

Fig. 21: Checking Commutator Diameter
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6. Measure the commutator (A) runout.

If the commutator runout is within the service limit, check the commutator
for carbon dust or brass chips between the segments.

If the commutator runout is not within the service limit, replace the
armature.

Commutator Runout

Standard (New): 0.02 mm (0.001 in.) max.

Service Limit: 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE Starting System (K20Z3) - Civic (All Except Si)