Acura RL. Manual - part 810

Fig. 14: Installing Vacuum Hose And Transmission Dipstick 
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3. Install the engine cover. 

Fig. 15: Identifying Engine Cover 
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4. Connect the negative cable to the battery.  

5. Install the battery trim (see step 2 under UPPER FENDER TRIM REPLACEMENT ).  

6. Start the engine to make sure the starter works properly.  

7. Do the steering column position memorization procedure (see STEERING COLUMN POSITION 

MEMORIZATION ).  

8. Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system.  

STARTER OVERHAUL 

DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY 

 

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Fig. 16: Exploded View Of Starter Assembly 
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Brush Holder Removal  

1. Remove the starter (see STARTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).  

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. 

 

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Fig. 17: Identifying Armature 
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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. 

Fig. 18: Identifying Brush Holder And Pipe 
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Armature Inspection and Test  

5. Disassemble the starter as shown at the beginning of this procedure.  

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

damage, replace the armature. 

Fig. 19: Identifying Armature 
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7. 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 8, or recondition with #500 or #600 sandpaper (B). 

Fig. 20: Cleaning Commutator Surface With Sandpaper 
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8. Check the commutator diameter. If the diameter is out of the service limit, replace the armature. 

Commutator Diameter  

Standard (New): 29.3-29.5 mm (1.154-1.161 in.)  

Service Limit: 28.8 mm (1.134 in.)  

Fig. 21: Checking Commutator Diameter 
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9. 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 runout is not within the service limit, replace the armature. 

Commutator Runout  

Standard (New): 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) max.

 

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