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Alternators - LUCAS: Overhaul: Disassembly: Notes

  1. Unscrew cover retaining screws and remove cover. Unsolder three stator connections from rectifier pack, noting positions. Remove two brush molding securing screws, loosen rectifier pack retaining nuts, and withdraw brush molding and rectifier pack.
  2. Remove three through bolts. Remove bearing, by slipping a tube over slip ring molding until it is even with outer track of slip ring end bearing, then drive bearing from its housing. Remove shaft nut, pulley, and shaft key. Press rotor from drive end bracket. Remove circlip retaining the drive end bearing and remove bearing. Unsolder field connections from slip ring assembly and withdraw assembly from rotor shaft. Remove slip ring end bearing.