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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the alternator cover (A) using a screw driver after loosening the nuts (B).
    Fig 1: Alternator Cover & Nuts
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  2. Remove the slip ring guide (A) and then loosen the mounting bolts and disconnect the brush holder assembly (B).
    Fig 2: Slip Ring Guide & Brush Holder Assembly
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  3. Remove the pulley (A) using the SST (09373-27000) (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Pulley
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  4. Loosen the 4 through bolts (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Through Bolts
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  5. Disconnect the rotor (A) and cover (B).
    Fig 5: Rotor & Cover
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  6. Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.