Repair procedures: Disassembly

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Remove the rear cover (A) after removing nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Rear Cover Nut
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Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the regulator assembly (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Regulator Assembly Mounting Bolts
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Remove the slip ring guide (A) after pulling it.

Fig 3: Removing Slip Ring Guide
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Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) cap.
NOTE:
- When installing, replace with new OAD cap.
Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) pulley (A) using the special tool.

Fig 4: Removing Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Pulley
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Unsolder the 3 stator leads (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Alternator Stator Leads
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Remove the 4 through bolts (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Alternator Bolts
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Disconnect the rotor (A) and bracket (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Rotor & Bracket
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