Alternator & Regulator: Overhaul

NOTE: A ring is used to lock outer bearing race in alternator's rear cover. It may be necessary to heat bearing housing to remove cover. Use a 200-watt soldering iron to heat housing. DO NOT use heat gun as it may damage diode. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Hitachi Alternator (Q45)

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