Alternator - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery leads.
2 Disconnect the multi-plug, or disconnect the wires from their terminals on the rear of the alternator, noting their locations (as applicable), then slacken the mounting and adjustment bolts and tilt the alternator towards the engine (see illustrations).
4.2a Disconnecting the multi-plug from a Bosch alternator
4.2b Removing the insulating cap from the main wiring terminal on a Lucas
A127 alternator (CVH model)
3 Remove the drivebelt(s) from the alternator pulley(s).
4 Remove the mounting and adjustment nuts and bolts, and withdraw the alternator from the engine.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, noting the
following points.
6 To avoid breakage of the alternator mounting bracket lugs, it is important that the following procedure is adhered to when refitting the mounting bolts.
7 Always refit the large flat washer (A) (see illustration).
4.7 Alternator mounting bracket arrangement
A Large flat washer B Small flat washer (models up to 1985 only) C Mounting bracket (engine) D Mounting lugs (alternator)
8 Earlier models (before 1985) also have a small washer (B) which must be fitted between the sliding bush and the mounting bracket.
9 Ensure that the bushes and bolts are assembled as shown - except on 2.0 litre DOHC models where a through-bolt is used, then tension the drivebelt(s) and tighten the mounting and adjustment bolts as shown in the relevant illustration in Chapter 3.
Alternator drivebelt(s) - checking, renewal and tensioning
Refer to Chapter 1, Section 21.
See also:
Cylinder block and bores - examination and renovation
1 The cylinder bores must be examined for
taper, ovality, scoring and scratches. Start by
examining the top of the bores; if these are
worn, a slight ridge will be found which marks
the top of the ...
Examination and renovation
Crankshaft, bearings, cylinder
bores and pistons
1 Refer to Section 13 in Part A of this Chapter.
The information applies equally to the CVH
engine, except that standard sized crankshafts
are unm ...
Camshaft and cam followers - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: A new camshaft oil seal should be used
when refitting the camshaft.
Removal
1 Remove the cylinder head.
2 Hold the camshaft stationary using a
suitable spanner on the cast boss behind the
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