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  1. Position stator over rectifier end shield and install stator leads on terminal block. Press stator into end shield and tighten winding terminal nuts. Route leads so they cannot contact rotor or sharp edge of negative heat sink.
  2. Position rotor and drive end shield assembly over stator and rectifier end shield assembly. Align through bolts, compress assembly and tighten nuts on through bolts (25-55 INCH lbs. all except 114 amp., 40-60 INCH lbs. on 114 amp.).
  3. Install field brushes (114 amp. has long terminal at bottom, short terminal at top; on all others, position vertical and horizontal field brushes in proper locations).
  4. Rotate pulley slowly by hand to be sure rotor fan blades or rotor poles do not contact stator winding leads. Install alternator on vehicle. Install drive belt. Connect "BAT" output lead, 2 field leads and on 114 amp., the ground lead. Reconnect battery ground cable.
  5. Start engine and observe alternator operation. Test current output.
    Fig 1: Charging Circuit Service Diagnosis Guide For All Chrysler Corp. Vehicles
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    Fig 2: Exploded View Of Chrysler Corp. Alternator (60 Amp. Shown; Other Models Similar)
    G09358604Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC