Honda Civic. Manual — part 1059

Check the condition of the flywheel or torque converter ring gear if the starter
drive gear teeth are damaged.

Starter Reassembly

19. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then position the brush about

halfway out of its holder. Release the spring to hold it in place.

Fig. 39: Prying Brush Spring With Screwdriver
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20. 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 against the end of the brush.

NOTE:

To seat 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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Fig. 40: Installing Armature In Housing
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21. Install the starter end cover to retain the brush holder.

A/T

Disassembly/Reassembly

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Fig. 41: Disassembly/Reassembly Of Starter Overhaul (A/T)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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. 42: 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. 43: 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): 28.0-28.1 mm (1.102-1.106 in.)
Service Limit: 27.5 mm (1.083 in.)

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