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Alternator Reassembly

  1. If you removed the pulley, put the rotor in the drive end housing, then tighten its locknut to 110 N.m (11.2 kgf.m, 81.0 lbf.ft).
  2. Remove any grease or any oil from the slip rings.
  3. Install the voltage regulator/brush holder assembly and rectifier on the rear housing.
  4. Install the stator on the rear housing.
  5. Push the brushes (A) in, then insert a pin or drill bit (B) (about 1.8 mm (0.07 in.) diameter) to hold them there.
    Fig 1: Pushing Brushes
    G05952341Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Heat the rear bearing seat with a heat gun until the rear housing reaches (129-140°F, 50-60°C).
  7. Put the rear housing assembly (A) and drive end housing/rotor assembly (B) together, tighten the four through bolts (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Housing & Drive Housing/Rotor Assembly With Bolts
    G05952342Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Pull out the pin.
    Fig 3: Pulling Out Pin
    G05952343Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. After assembling the alternator, turn the pulley by hand to make sure the rotor turns smoothly and without noise.
  10. Install the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ) and drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION  ).