Alternator Brush: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator-Gasoline Engines.

NOTE: This procedure applies to gasoline-engine generators only. The type of generator used on the 7.3L diesel engine contains an internal regulator, which is not repaired separately.







2. Remove the generator brush and terminal holder and the voltage regulator.
1 Remove the four voltage regulator screws.
2 Remove the generator brush and terminal holder and the voltage regulator.







3. Separate the generator brush and terminal holder from the voltage regulator.
1 Remove the screw cap.
2 Remove the two generator brush and terminal holder screws.
3 Separate the generator brush and terminal holder from the voltage regulator.

INSTALLATION







1. Install the brush and terminal bolder on the voltage regulator.
1 Position the brush and terminal holder on the voltage regulator.
2 Install the generator brush and terminal holder screws.
3 Install the screw cap.

CAUTION: Make sure screw cap is installed over Test Terminal A to prevent accidental shorting of the battery positive connection.







2. Install the generator brush and terminal holder and the voltage regulator.
1 Depress the brushes and insert a wire to hold the brushes during installation.
2 Position the generator brush and terminal holder and the voltage regulator.
3 Install the voltage regulator screws.
^ Remove the wire.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the generator.