Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 525

Fig. 23: Checking Continuity Between Segments Of Commutator 
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8. 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. 

Fig. 24: Checking For Continuity 
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INSPECT STARTER BRUSH 

Brushes that are worm out, or oil-soaked, should be replaced.

 

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Fig. 25: Identifying Starter Brush Limit Line 
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STARTER BRUSH HOLDER TEST 

1. Check that there is no continuity between the (+) brush holder (A) and (-) brush holder (B). If there is no 

continuity, replace the brush holder assembly. 

Fig. 26: Checking Continuity Between (+) Brush Holder And (-) Brush Holder 
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2. Pry back each brush spring (A) with a screwdriver, then position the brush (B) about halfway out of its 

holder, and release the spring to hold it there. 

 

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Fig. 27: Identifying Brush Spring And Brush 
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3. 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. 

Fig. 28: Identifying Armature In Housing 
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INSPECT OVERRUNNING CLUTCH 

1. Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Replace it if does not slide smoothly.  

2. Rotate the overrunning clutch both ways. 

Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in reverse? If it does not lock in either direction or it 

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 rotate the 
armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be sanded to the same 
contour as the commutator.

 

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locks in both directions, replace it. 

Fig. 29: Checking Overrunning Clutch 
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3. If the starter drive gear is worn or damaged, replace the overrunning clutch assembly (the gear is not 

available separately). 

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

CLEANING 

1. Do not immerse parts in cleaning solvent. Immersing the yoke assembly and/or armature will damage the 

insulation. Wipe these parts with a cloth only.  

2. Do not immerse the drive unit in cleaning solvent. The overrun clutch is pre-lubricated at the factory and 

solvent will wash lubrication from the clutch.  

3. The drive unit may be cleaned with a brush moistened with cleaning solvent and wiped dry with a cloth.  

STARTER RELAY 

INSPECTION 

1. Remove the fuse box cover.  

2. Remove the starter relay (A). 

 

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