Alternator: Service and Repair
ALTERNATORREMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal.
2. Disconnect the alternator connector, and remove the cable from alternator "B" terminal.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Pull out the through bolt and then remove the alternator(A).
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the alternator cover(A) using a screw driver(B).
2. Loosen the mounting bolts(A) and disconnect the brush holder assembly(B).
3. Remove the slip ring guide(A).
4. Using the SST(09373-27000), remove the nut, pulley(A) and spacer.
5. Loosen the 4 through bolts(A).
6. Disconnect the rotor(A) and cover(B).
7. Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
INSPECTION
ROTOR
1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (A).
2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (C).
3. If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.
STATOR
1. Check that there is continuity between each pair of leads (A).
2. Check that there is no continuity between each lead and the coil core.
3. If the coil fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.