Disassembly & Reassembly

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Alternator

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Remove the rear cover (A).

Fig 2: Removing The Rear Cover
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Unsolder the 4 stator leads (A) to the main diodes on the rectifier (B).
CAUTION:
- When soldering or unsoldering, be careful not to heat the diodes for too long.
- Be careful that excessive force is not exerted on the leads of the diodes.
Fig 3: Unsoldering 4 Stator Leads
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Remove the rectifier assembly (A).

Fig 4: Removing The Rectifier Assembly
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Unsolder between rectifier (A) and brush holder (B).

Fig 5: Unsoldering Between Rectifier & Brush Holder
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Remove the rear bracket (A).

Fig 6: Removing The Rear Bracket
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Remove the nut (A), pulley (B) and spacer (C).

Fig 7: Removing The Nut, Pulley & Spacer
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Disconnect the stator (A), rotor (B) and front bracket (C).

Fig 8: Disconnecting The Stator, Rotor & Front Bracket
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Remove the rear bearing (A) and cover (B).

Fig 9: Removing The Rear Bearing & Cover
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Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE: Before the rotor is attached to the rear bracket, insert a wire through the small hole in the rear bracket to lock the brush. After the rotor has been installed, the wire can be removed.