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Figure 5-16. Alternator Assembly
(6)
Wrap a section of old drive belt around the drive pulley. Clamp the pulley in a vise. Loosen and remove
the pulley nut, lock washer, pulley, fan and spacer.
(7)
Using snap ring pliers, remove the front bearing retainer snap ring.
(8)
Remove front housing from rotor bearing.
(9)
Remove front and rear bearings from rotor shaft.
b. Cleaning
(1)
Clean all parts except sealed bearings, electrical wiring, field coil and stator wingings in cleaning solvent.
Dry thoroughly.
(2)
Clean windings and wiring with dry compressed air.
c.
Inspection
(1)
Inspect brushes. Replace if worn beyond wear limits.
(2)
Inspect threaded parts and tapped holes. Repair or replace defective components.
(3)
Inspect rotating field. Use multimeter to check for open or shorted circuit. Replace defective parts.
(4)
Inspect diodes. Use multimeter to check forward and reverse resistance. Replace open or shorted diodes.
(5)
Inspect front and rear bearings. Replace worn or damaged bearings.
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