Alternator: Service and Repair
Generator:
DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
<> FRONT BRACKET ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not insert the screwdriver blades too deep. Doing so could damage the stator coil.
Insert the blades of screwdrivers between the front bracket assembly and stator core, and pry and separate them with the screwdrivers.
<> ALTERNATOR PULLEY REMOVAL
Generator Pulley Removal:
CAUTION: Perform operation carefully, to prevent damaging the rotor. Clamp the rotor in a vise with the pulley facing up to remove the pulley.
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Stator/Regulator And Brush Holder Removal:
CAUTION: Use a 180 - 250 W soldering iron, and finish unsoldering within four seconds. Diodes will be damaged by heat if unsoldering time is too long.
- Avoid applying undue force to the diode leads.
1. Unsolder the stator leads from the main diode of the rectifier assembly when the stator is removed.
2. When removing the rectifier assembly from the regulator assembly, undo the soldered points on the rectifier assembly.
REASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS
Rotor Assembly Installation:
Rotor Assembly Installation:
<> REGULATOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
After installing the regulator assembly, insert a piece of wire through the hole in the rear bracket while pressing the brush to keep the brush against movement.
NOTE: Holding the brush with the wire assists installation of the rotor.
Rotor Assembly Installation:
<> ROTOR INSTALLATION
Remove the brush holding wire after the rotor has been installed.