Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 369

 

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Fig. 8: Connecting Starter To The Battery With Ammeter 
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BENCH TESTING 

ARMATURE TEST 

1. Remove the starter. See STARTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.  

2. Disassemble starter. See STARTER under OVERHAUL.  

3. Inspect the armature for wear or damage from contact with the permanent magnet. If there is wear or 

damage, replace the armature. See Fig. 9 .  

4. Check the commutator (A) surface. If the surface is dirty or burnt, resurface with emery cloth or a lathe 

within specifications, or recondition with # 500 or # 600 sandpaper (B). See Fig. 10 .  

5. Check the commutator diameter. See Fig. 11 . See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS . If the diameter is 

below the service limit, replace the armature.  

6. Measure the commutator runout. See Fig. 12 . See STARTER SPECIFICATIONS . 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.  

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 

 

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too shallow, too narrow, or V-shaped (D). See Fig. 13 

8. Check for continuity between the segments of the commutator. See Fig. 14 . If an open circuit exists 

between any segments, replace the armature.  

9. Place the armature (A) on an armature tester (B). Hold a hacksaw blade (C) on the armature core. See 

Fig. 15 . If the blade is attracted to the core or vibrates while the core is turned, the armature is shorted. 
Replace the armature.  

10. Check with an ohmmeter that no continuity exists between the commutator (A) and armature coil core 

(B), and between the commutator and armature shaft (C). If continuity exists, replace the armature. See 
Fig. 16 .  

Fig. 9: Identifying Armature 
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Fig. 10: Checking Condition Of The Commutator 
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Fig. 11: Checking Commutator Diameter 
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