IMA Motor Rotor Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required 

Rotor Puller 07YAC-PHM010C

The motor rotor contains very strong magnets and should be handled with special care. People with pacemakers or other sensitive medical devices should not handle the IMA motor rotor.

1. Remove the transmission (see TRANSMISSION REMOVAL ).
2. Remove the support (A).
   Fig 1: Support And Bolts With Torque Specifications

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3. Remove the drive plate (A).
   Fig 2: Identifying Drive Plate

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4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0). Turn the battery module switch OFF (see DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR POWER CABLE CONNECTOR FROM THE MOTOR STATOR  ). Slide the protector (A) in the direction of the arrow. Push the tab (B), then raise the lever (C). Remove the IMA motor power cable (D) from the motor stator.
   NOTE:

   • If the IMA motor power cable connector is dirty, clean it before removal.
   • Cover the disconnected connector (E) with a plastic bag (F), and wrap IMA motor power cable terminals with insulating tape (G).
   • If the IMA motor power cable is wet, dry it with a clean shop towel before you wrap it with tape. Do not use compressed air.
   Fig 3: Covering IMA Motor Power Cable Connector With Plastic Bag

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5. Install a plastic film (A) between the IMA motor rotor (B) and the motor stator (C).
   Fig 4: Identifying Plastic Film, IMA Motor Rotor And Motor Stator

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6. Remove three of the six bolts (A) as shown.
   Fig 5: IMA Motor Rotor Bolts With Torque Specifications

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7. Install the rotor puller guide pins, then remove the remaining three bolts (A).
   Fig 6: IMA Motor Rotor Bolts With Torque Specifications

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8. Attach the rotor puller with its supplied bolts.
   NOTE: When installing the rotor puller, position the puller to fit over the guide pins (A).
   Fig 7: Attaching Rotor Puller With Supplied Bolts

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9. Remove the IMA motor rotor (A).
   Fig 8: Removing IMA Motor Rotor

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10. To prevent damage to the rotor magnets while working on the stator, place the rotor, with puller attached, into the puller case.
    Fig 9: Identifying IMA Motor Rotor Into Puller Case

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11. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:

    • When installing the rotor, install the special tool to the rotor and set the rotor with the tool tip stretched out.
    • Turn the handle of the special tool slowly when inserting the rotor into the stator. The rotor is drawn into the stator by magnetic force.
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool To Rotor

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12. Remove the plastic film.
13. Reconnect the IMA motor power cable to the motor stator.
14. Reinstall the drive plate.
15. Reinstall the support.
16. Install the transmission (see TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
17. Do the motor rotor position calibration procedure (see IMA MOTOR ROTOR POSITION CALIBRATION  ).