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Disassembly Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 42072 Rear Brake Backing Plate Bolt Remover
    • J 35669 Strut Rod Nut Remover and Installer

Only the following generator components are serviceable:

    • The pulley (3)
    • The front bearing
    • The regulator
    • The rear cooling duct

If any of the following components need replacement, replace the generator:

    • The rear bearing
    • The rectifier bridge
    • The armature
    • The field coil
  1. Remove the pulley nut using, J 42072 to hold the generator shaft while using J 35669 to loosen the pulley nut.

  2. Object Number: 217397  Size: SH
  3. Remove the following pulley components:
  4. • The nut
    • The washer
    • The pulley
    • The spacer

    Object Number: 217400  Size: SH
  5. Remove the generator cooling duct cap:
  6. • Remove the generator cooling duct screws (2).
    • Remove the generator cooling duct (1).

    Object Number: 217405  Size: SH
  7. Remove the voltage regulator:
  8. • Remove the voltage regulator screw (2).
    • Remove the voltage regulator (1).

    Object Number: 217407  Size: SH
  9. Remove the frame end bolts (2).
  10. Separate the generator frame ends. (The rotor will remain with the drive end frame.)

  11. Object Number: 217409  Size: SH
  12. Remove the rotor from the drive end frame.
  13. • Support the generator drive end frame.
    • Lightly tap on the rotor using a soft mallet in order to separate from the drive end frame.
  14. Remove the front bearing screws (1).
  15. Remove the front bearing retainer (4).
  16. Remove the front bearing (3) from the drive end frame (2).

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 217409  Size: SH
  1. Press the front bearing to the drive end frame using a suitable driver.
  2. Install the front bearing retainer (4).
  3. Install the front bearing retainer screws (1).
  4. Install the rotor to the drive end frame:
  5. • Support the rotor.
    • Lightly tap on the drive end frame in order to seat the rotor.

    Object Number: 217407  Size: SH
  6. Assembly the drive end and slip ring end frames.
  7. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  8. Install the generator frame end bolts (2).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 217405  Size: SH
  10. Install the voltage regulator:
  11. • Position the voltage regulator (1).
    • Install the voltage regulator screws (2).

    Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 217400  Size: SH
  12. Install the generator cooling duct:
  13. • Position the generator cooling duct (1).
    • Install the generator cooling duct screws (2).

    Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).


    Object Number: 217397  Size: SH
  14. Install the following pulley components:
  15. • The spacer (4)
    • The pulley (3)
    • The washer (2) with the beveled side toward the generator
    • The nut (1)
  16. Tighten the pulley nut using, J 42072 to hold the generator shaft while using J 35669 to tighten the pulley nut.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the pulley nut to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).