RDX AWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
14. Holding the drive gear, turn the gear shaft clockwise. The gear shaft should rotate freely. If the gear shaft does not rotate smoothly, replace the
gear cover set.
15. If the 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 to see if the starter drive gear teeth are damaged.
Starter Reassembly
16. Install the brush into the brush holder, and set the armature (A) in the brush holder (B).
NOTE: 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
rotate the armature. The contact surface of the brushes will be sanded to the same contour as the commutator.
17. While squeezing a brush spring (C), insert it in the hole on the brush holder, and push it until it bottoms. Repeat this for the other three brush
springs (D, E, and F).
18. Install the armature and the brush holder assembly into the armature housing.
