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=== Disassembly === *Using a scribe, witness mark the case halves so you can get them indexed properly when you re-assemble it. It can go 3 or 4 different ways. *Remove the through bolts so you can separate or halve the cases. *Remove the brushes, brush holder/followers (depending on the alternator). *Remove the rear bearing, clean out the bearing cavity of any dirt or grease. *Remove the bushing (if applicable) *Remove the regulator and install the new one. Make sure that any grounds that may be used internally are clean shiny metal to assure good contact. *Remove the rectifier diodes or diode assembly and install the new one(s). If you have to solder use good techniques, clean the metal connectors, use 60/40 lead/tin solder. If soldering the silicon diodes do not overheat the diodes, 7 seconds at soldering temps is a safe limit. Better yet use clips to pull the heat away from the diode body. *With a fine emery or crocus cloth, burnish the brush pickups or (slip rings) on the rotor assembly until smooth and shiny. Emery dust is conductive so clean up your work when done.
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