The location of the screws for fastening the voltage regulator unit and brush holder
Removing the voltage regulator unit and brush holder
1. Remove the generator.
2. Install the generator on the work bench with the pulley down.
3. On the downsized generator, unscrew the screws, release the clips and remove the plastic shroud from the back of the generator.
4. Unscrew the screws securing the voltage regulator unit and brush holder and remove the unit from the generator (see fig. The location of the screws for fastening the voltage regulator unit and brush holder, Removing the voltage regulator unit and brush holder).
5. Measure the free length of the alternator brushes from the manufacturer's mark located on the side to the edge of the brush. If the length of the brushes is less than acceptable, replace the voltage regulator and brush holder assembly.
6. Check up a condition of a surface of contact rings of the generator. If there are scratches or scratches on the slip rings, grind the slip rings using fine-grained sandpaper.
7. Assemble the generator in the reverse order of disassembly.
8. Install the generator on the car.