Honda Civic. Manual — part 1057

Fig. 25: Disassembly/Reassembly Of Starter Overhaul (M/T)
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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

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

Fig. 26: Inspecting Armature For Wear Or Damage
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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. 27: Checking Commutator Surface
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5. Check the commutator diameter. If the diameter is below the service limit,

replace the armature.

Commutator Diameter

Standard (New): 28.0 mm (1.10 in.)

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Service Limit: 27.0 mm (1.06 in.)

Fig. 28: 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.)

Fig. 29: Checking Commutator Runout

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7. Check the mica depth (A). If the mica is too high (B), undercut the mica with a

hacksaw blade to the proper depth. Cut away all the mica (C) between the
commutator segments. The undercut should not be too shallow, too narrow, or
V-shaped (D).

Commutator Mica Depth

Standard (New): 0.50-0.80 mm (0.020-0.031 in.)
Service Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in.)

Fig. 30: Checking Commutator Mica Depth
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8. Check for continuity between the segments of the commutator. If there is open

circuit between any of the segments, replace the armature.

Fig. 31: Checking Continuity Between Segments Of Commutator
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2008 Honda Civic GX

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