Pulley - Generator DECOUPLER: Removal: Notes

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The generator decoupler is used only with certain engines.

Fig 1: Generator Decoupler Pulley (INA)

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1 - GENERATOR

2 - DECOUPLER (INA)

3 - MACHINED SPLINES

Two different type generator decoupler pulleys are used. One can be identified by the use of machined splines (3). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Generator Decoupler Pulley (Litens)

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1 - DECOUPLER (LITENS)

2 - HEX OPENING

The other decoupler is equipped with a hex opening (2) and will not use splines. See Fig 2.

Different special tools are required to service each different decoupler. Refer to following procedure: