MDX V6-3.7L (2007)
17. Check the planetary gears (A) and internal gear (B). Replace them if they are worn or damaged.
Overrunning Clutch Inspection
18. Slide the overrunning clutch (A) along the shaft. Replace it, if it does not slide smoothly.
19. Hold the drive gear (B), and turn the overrunning clutch in the direction shown to make sure it turns freely. Also make sure the overrunning clutch
locks in the opposite direction. If it does not lock, replace the overrunning clutch assembly.
20. 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 torque converter ring gear. Replace it if the starter drive gear teeth are damaged.
Starter Reassembly
21. When you replace the brush holder or the armature housing, you need to seat the new brushes. Slip a strip of #500 or #600 sandpaper, with the grit
side up, between the commutator and each brush, and smoothly turn the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be sanded to the same
contour as the commutator.
22. Pry back each brush spring with a screwdriver, then position the brush on the brush holder about halfway out of its holder. Release the spring to
hold it in place.
