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CHARGING SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR Disassembly / Assembly

G-13parts diagram

Disassembly / Assembly

Alternator Disassembly / Assembly

  1. 1
    Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
    Alternator exploded view with 9 numbered balloon callouts: 1=Pulley nut, 2=Pulley, 3=Front cover, 4=Rotor, 5=Stator, 6=Brush holder assembly, 7=Brush, 8=Rectifier, 9=Rear cover. Torque values shown next to fasteners: 2.0—5.4 (20.0—55.0, 17—48); 2.0—5.4 (30.0—65.0, 26—56); 5.9—9.8 (60.0—100.0, 52—87); 59—98 N·m (6.0—10.0 m-kg, 43—72 ft-lb). Torque unit legend N·m (cm-kg, in-lb) at bottom right.
    05U0GX-027
  2. 2
    Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Pulley nutTightening torque 59—98 N·m (6.0—10.0 m-kg, 43—72 ft-lb)
2Pulley
3Front cover
4RotorInspection: page G-14
5StatorInspection: page G-14
6Brush holder assemblyInspection: page G-15
7BrushInspection: page G-15
8RectifierInspection: page G-15
9Rear cover
Through-bolts torque (small fasteners, multiple)
2.0 - 5.4N·m
Through-bolt torque (alt position)
2.0 - 5.4N·m
Rear cover/terminal
5.9 - 9.8N·m
Pulley nut torque (callout 1)
59 - 98N·m

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