Alternator: Service and Repair

(Lucas or Motorola)

- Disconnect the battery.

- Slacken the alternator adjuster link arm locknut (on cars fitted with air conditioning this will be done from below the car).

- Pivot the alternator towards the engine, and displace the drive belt from the pulley.

- Remove the bolt securing the adjuster link to the alternator and swing the link clear of the alternator.

- Disconnect the alternator cables.

- Pivot the alternator away from the engine.

- Withdraw the alternator mounting bolts.

- Ease the alternator clear of the mounting bracket and remove from the engine compartment.

- After refitting, adjust the link arm adjuster nut to correct belt tension.

- Deflection: 3.8 mm (0.15 in).