Odyssey EX V6-3.5L (1999)
14. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then position the brush about halfway out of its holder, and release the spring to hold it there.
Installation Of Brush Housing Onto The Armature
15. Install the armature in the housing. Next, pry back each brush spring again, and push the brush down until it seals against the commutator, then
release the spring against the end of the brush.
NOTE: To seat new brushes, slip a strip of 4*500 or 4*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.
16. Install the starter end cover (Al to retain the brush holder (B).
Overrunning Clutch Inspection
17. Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Replace it if it does not slide smoothly.
18. Rotate the overrunning clutch (A) both ways. If it does not lock in either direction or it locks in both directions, replace it.
