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MOTORCRAFT Alternators: Overhaul: Reassembly

  1. Install bearing and retainer in front housing. Install rotor in housing to stop-ring, then install spacer, fan, pulley and nut with lock washer.
  2. Assemble brush holder with brushes and springs, holding brushes in retracted position by inserting length of wire (paper clip) in holder. Solder leads from stator to rectifier pack and reverse disassembly procedure noting that scribe marks are aligned.
  3. Remove brush retracting wire (paper clip) and seal hole with waterproof cement. Install and test alternator.
    Fig 1: Exploded View of Motorcraft Alternator
    G09342250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.