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Alternator: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT GENERATOR BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY




a. 100 A:
Using a vernier caliper, measure the exposed brush length.

Standard exposed brush length: 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)

Minimum exposed brush length: 4.5 mm (0.177 in.)

If the exposed brush length is less than the minimum, replace the brush holder assembly.




b.
130 A:
Using a vernier caliper, measure the exposed brush length.

Standard exposed brush length: 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)

Minimum exposed brush length: 4.5 mm (0.177 in.)

If the exposed brush length is less than the minimum, replace the brush holder assembly.




2. INSPECT GENERATOR ROTOR ASSEMBLY
a. Check that the bearing is not rough or worn.
100 A:
If necessary, replace the rotor assembly.
130 A:
If necessary, replace the rotor bearing.




b. Check if the rotor has open circuit.
1. Measure the resistance between the slip ring.

Resistance: 2.3 to 2.7 Ohms at 20 degrees C (68 degrees F)

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the generator rotor.




c. Check the rotor for ground.
1. Measure the resistance between the slip ring and rotor core.

Resistance: 1 MOhms or higher

If the resistance is not as specified, replace the rotor assembly.

d. Check that the slip rings are not rough or scored. If rough or scored, replace the rotor assembly.




e. Using vernier calipers, measure the slip ring diameter.

Standard diameter: 14.2 to 14.4 (0.559 to 0.567 in.)

Minimum diameter: 14.0 mm (0.551 in.)

If the diameter is less than the minimum, replace the rotor assembly.




3. REMOVE GENERATOR ROTOR BEARING (130A)
a. Using SST, remove the bearing cover (outside) and bearing.
SST 09820-00021

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the fan.

b. Remove the bearing cover (inside).




4. INSTALL GENERATOR ROTOR BEARING (130A)
a. Place the generator rotor on the generator pulley.
b. install the bearing cover (inside).
c. Using SST and a press, press in a new bearing.
SST 09820-00031




d. Using SST, push in the bearing cover (outside).
SST 09285-76010




5. INSPECT GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING
a. Check that the bearing is not rough or worn. If necessary, replace the bearing.




6. REMOVE GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING
a. Remove the 4 screws and retainer plate.




b. Using SST and a wooden block, tap out the bearing.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00250), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)




7. INSTALL GENERATOR DRIVE END FRAME BEARING
a. Using SST and a press, press in a new bearing.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00470), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)




b. Install the retainer plate with the 4 screws.

Torque: 2.3 N.m (23 kgf.cm, 20 in.lbf)