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Honda Ridgeline. Manual - part 13

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Specifications
Electric Current: 90 A or less

4-9

Starter Performance Test

12 V
BATTERY

BODY
(GROUND)

12 V
BATTERY

BODY
(GROUND)

12 V
BATTERY

BODY
(GROUND)

12 V
BATTERY

STARTER

1. Disconnect the motor cable from the M terminal.

2. Make a connection for this test using the thickest

(gauge) wire possible (preferably the same gauge
as used on the vehicle).

NOTE: To avoid damaging the starter, never leave
the battery connected for more than 10 seconds.

3. Connect the battery as shown. Make sure you

disconnect the starter motor wire from the solenoid.
If the starter pinion moves out, it is working
properly.

4. Disconnect the battery from the M terminal. If the

pinion does not retract, the hold-in coil of the
solenoid is working properly.

5. Disconnect the battery from the starter body. If the

pinion retracts immediately, it is working properly.

6. Firmly clamp the starter in a vise.

7. Reconnect the wire to the M terminal.

8. Connect the starter to the battery as shown, and

check that the motor turns and keeps rotating.

9. If the electric current meets the specification when

the battery voltage is at 11 V, the starter is working
properly.

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Removal

Installation

4-10

Starting System

Starter Removal and Installation

8 x 1.25 mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)

10 x 1.25 mm
45 N·m
(4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)

1. Make sure you have anti-theft codes for the audio

system and navigation system (if equipped).

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

3. Remove the automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

dipstick.

4. Remove the harness clamp (A).

5. Disconnect the starter cable (B) from the B terminal,

then disconnect the BLK/WHT wire (C) from the
S terminal.

6. Remove the two bolts holding the starter.

1. Install the starter (A) using a new gasket (C), then

install the harness clamp (D), and connect the
B terminal and BLK/WHT wire (E). Make sure the
crimped side of the B terminal faces away from the
starter when you connect it.

4. Start the engine to make sure the starter works

properly.

5. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and

navigation system (if equipped).

6. Do the power window control unit reset procedure

(see page 22-209).

7. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and

the navigation system (if equipped). Set the clock
(on vehicles without navigation).

Install the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) dipstick.

Connect the negative cable.

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Disassembly/Reassembly

4-11

Starter Overhaul

END COVER

BRUSH HOLDER

ARMATURE

ARMATURE
HOUSING

PLANETARY GEAR

STARTER
SOLENOID

STARTER
LEVER

OVERRUNNING
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

GEAR HOUSING

IDLER GEAR

IDLER GEAR SHAFT

(cont’d)

(Apply molybdenum
disulfide.)

(Apply molybdenum disulfide.)

♯

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Brush Holder Removal

Armature Inspection and Test

4-12

Starting System

Starter Overhaul (cont’d)

1. Remove the starter (see page 4-10).

2. Disconnect the wire from the M terminal, and

remove the end cover.

3. Place a plastic pipe with an outside diameter of

29.4 mm (1.16 in.) on the armature.

4. Move the brush holder (A) up to the pipe (B) while

holding the pipe so the brushes do not pop out
from the holder.

1. Remove the starter (see page 4-10).

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.

4. Check the commutator (A) surface. If the surface is

dirty or burnt, resurface it with an emery cloth or a
lathe to the specifications in step 5, or recondition
with

500 or

600 sandpaper (B).

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