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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the rear cover (A) after removing nuts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Alternator Rear Cover
    G08321227Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove the mounting bolts (A) and the brush holder assembly (B).
    Fig 2: Identifying Brush Holder Assembly And Mounting Bolts
    G08321228Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the slip ring guide (A) after pulling it.
    Fig 3: Pulling Slip Ring Guide
    G08321229Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) cap.
    NOTE:
    • When installing, replace with new OAD cap.
  5. Remove the OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) pulley (A) using the special tool.
    Fig 4: Removing Overrunning Alternator Decoupler Pulley Using Special Tool (09373-27000)
    G08321230Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the nut and pulley (A). (NON-OAD)
    Fig 5: Removing Non-OAD Nut And Pulley
    G08321231Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Unsolder the 3 stator leads (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Stator Leads
    G08321232Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the 4 through bolts (A).
    Fig 7: Identifying Alternator Mounting Bolts
    G08321233Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Disconnect the rotor (A) and bracket (B).
Fig 8: Identifying Alternator Rotor And Bracket
G08321234Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.