23A ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Alternator
To remove and to fit23A-04
To remove
1 Disconnect the electrical connection.
2 Loosen the pivot fasteners of the alternator and
the fasteners of the adjustment link.
3 Release all the belt tension and remove the
belt(s).
4 Remove the adjustment link from the alternator
and remove the pivot bolt(s). Make a note of the
position of the washers and distance pieces to
ensure that they are fitted correctly. Remove the
alternator.
To fit
1 Put the alternator in position and assemble
loosely the pivot fasteners and the adjustment link
and its fasteners. Ensure that the washers and the
distance pieces are fitted in their correct positions
and that the alternator pulley is aligned to the
crankshaft pulley within +/- 2,4 mm (3/32 in).
2 Fit the drive belt(s) and adjust the drive belt
tension, operation, 23A-02. Tighten the fasteners
and check the tension again.
3 Connect the electrical connection.
To maintain
1 Ensure that the drive belts are not worn and that
the belt tension is correct.
2 Keep the alternator clean. To clean the
alternator, use a material which is damp with
kerosene or a special fluid used for this purpose.
Ensure that the fluid does not enter the cover of the
alternator.
3 Ensure that air can pass easily over the casing
to keep it cool.
23A.04 Perkins Phaser/1000 Series, April 1995