Overrunning Clutch Inspection Slide the overrunning clutch along the shaft. Replace it, if it does not slide smoothly. Rotate the overrunning clutch (A) both ways. Does it lock in one direction and rotate smoothly in reverse ? If it does not lock in either direction or it locks in both directions, replace it. D15Y2, D16W7 (KG model), D16W8, D17Z1 (Except Malaysia model), D17Z2, D17Z3, D17A1, D17A2 (Except Malaysia model), D17A5 (Except Indonesia model) engines: Except D15Y2, D16W7 (KG model), D16W8, D17Z1 (Except Malaysia model), D17Z2, D17Z3, D17A1, D17A2 (Except Malaysia model), D17A5 (Except Indonesia model) engines: If the starter drive gear (B) 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.

Starter Reassembly (D15Y3 (Philippine model), D16W9 (Philippine model), D17Z1 (Malaysia model), D17Z5, D17A2 (Malaysia model), D17A5 (Indonesia model) engines) 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. 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. 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 will be sanded to the same contour as the commutator.