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Charging Systems: General: Generator: Reassembly

  1. Assemble brush, and solder pigtail so that wear limit line of brush projects 0.079-0.118 in (2-3 mm) out of brush holder.
    Fig 1: Measuring Brush Projection
    G01078417Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Assemble regulator, and solder with rectifier and stator leads.
    NOTE: Disconnect quickly. If soldering iron is used for more than 5 seconds, rectifier may be damaged by heat.
    Fig 2: Soldering Rectifier And Stator Leads
    G01078418Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Assemble rear bracket and stator.
  4. Tighten screws holding rectifier and brush holder.

    Tightening torque: 

    1.5~4.0 lb-ft (2.0~5.4 N.m, 0.2~0.55 kg-m) 

  5. Tighten B terminal nut and insulating bushing.
    Fig 3: Assembling Rear Bracket And Stator
    G01078419Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Assemble rear bearing and stopper spring.
    NOTE: Make sure groove on bearing rim is facing slip ring side.
    Fig 4: Assembling Rear Bearing And Stopper Spring
    G01078420Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Assemble front bearing. Using a socket which exactly fits outer race of bearing, carefully push in front bearing. Use a hand press or a vise.
    NOTE: Insert protective material in the jaws of the vise.
    Fig 5: Assembling Front Bearing
    G01078421Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Place rotor in a vise, assemble front housing and tighten locknut.

    Tightening torque: 43~72 lb-ft (59~98 N.m) 

    Fig 6: Assembling Front Housing And Tightening Locknut
    G01078422Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Assemble rear housing and tighten four cap screws.

    Tightening torque: 2.1~4.7 lb-ft (2.9~6.4 N.m, 0.3~0.65 kg-m)) 

    Fig 7: Assembling Rear Housing & Tightening Screws
    G01078423Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.