INA DECOUPLER

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the generator and accessory drive belt. Refer to GENERATOR, REMOVAL .

Fig 1: Tool And INA Decoupler
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1 - INA DECOUPLER

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)
Position the Special Tool (special tool #8823, Remover/Installer, Decoupler) (VM.1048) (2) into the decoupler (1). Refer to Fig 1.

Fig 2: End Of Generator Shaft (HEX)
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1 - GENERATOR SHAFT

2 - HEX
Determine if the end of generator shaft is hex shaped (2). Refer to Fig 2.

Fig 3: End Of Generator Shaft (Splined)
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1 - GENERATOR SHAFT

2 - SPLINES
Splined (2). Refer to Fig 3.

Fig 4: Decoupler Removal (INA-HEX)
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1 - DEEP 10 MM SOCKET

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)

If the hex is used, insert a 10MM deep socket (1) into tool (special tool #8823, Remover/Installer, Decoupler) (VM.1048). Refer to Fig 4.

Fig 5: Decoupler Removal (INA-Splined)

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1 - DRIVER

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)

3 - 17 MM WRENCH

If splined, insert a 5/16" 6-point hex driver (1), or a 10MM 12-point triple square driver into tool (special tool #8823, Remover/Installer, Decoupler) (VM.1048). Refer to Fig 5.

Fig 6: Decoupler Removal (INA-Hex)
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1 - DEEP 10 MM SOCKET

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)

The generator shaft uses conventional right-hand threads to attach the decoupler. To break the decoupler loose from generator threads, rotate the end of tool (1) clockwise or. Refer to Fig 4.,

Fig 7: Decoupler Removal (INA-Splined)

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1 - DRIVER

2 - TOOL 8823 (VM.1048)

3 - 17 MM WRENCH

Rotate the end of tool (1) clockwise. Refer to Fig 4.
After breaking it loose with the tool, unthread decoupler by hand from the generator.