Charging System: Alternator: Disassembly

If the front bearing needs replacing, remove the pulley (A) lock nut (C) with an impact wrench (B).

Fig 1: Removing Pulley Lock Nut
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Fig 2: Identifying Pulley And Lock Nut
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Remove the generator cover (A) after removing the three nuts (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Generator Cover And Nuts
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Remove the brush holder (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Brush Holder
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Remove the four screws, the rectifier (B) and the rubber seal (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Rectifier And Rubber Seal
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Remove the four nuts (A) and insulators (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Insulators And Nuts
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Fig 7: Identifying Insulators
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Remove the rear bracket assembly (A) and washer (B).

Fig 8: Identifying Rear Bracket Assembly And Washer
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Remove the rotor (A) from the stator and front frame assembly (B).

Fig 9: Identifying Rotor, Stator And Front Frame Assembly
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