Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 524

Fig. 15: Identifying Planet Shaft Assembly And Lever 
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9. Press the stop ring (A) using a socket (B). 

Fig. 16: Identifying Stop Ring And Socket 
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10. After removing the stopper (A) using stopper pliers (B). 

 

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Fig. 17: Identifying Stopper Pliers On Stopper 
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11. Disconnect the stop ring (A), overrunning clutch (B), internal gear (C) and planet shaft (D). 

Fig. 18: Identifying Stop Ring, Overrunning Clutch, Internal Gear And Planet Shaft 
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NOTE:

Using a suitable pulling tool (A), pull the overrunning clutch stop ring (B) 
over the stopper (C).

 

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Fig. 19: Identifying Pulling Tool, Overrunning Clutch Stop Ring And Stopper 
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12. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly.  

INSPECTION 

ARMATURE INSPECTION AND TEST 

1. Remove the starter.  

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

within the following specifications, or recondition with #500 or #600 sandpaper (B). 

 

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Fig. 21: Checking Commutator Surface 
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5. Measure the commutator (A) runout. 

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

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

Commutator runout 

Standard (New): 0.02 mm (0.0008 in.) max 

Service limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) 

Fig. 22: Measuring Commutator Runout 
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6. If not within specifications, replace the commutator.  

7. Check for continuity between the segments of the commutator. If an open circuit exists between any 

segments, replace the armature. 

 

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