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How to disassemble an alternator

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Alternator

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In this very short video, we see in sequence the various phases of disassembly of an alternator, specifying that it is a disassembly not from the engine, but a division of the various components. Starting from unscrewing the pulley: in the video we see that the operation is done with a special key, which facilitates the operation.

In any case, the alternator must be securely held in a vise, which will keep the cover still while we remove the bottom part. We extract the rotor and then the stator, to which the diodes are connected.

Now that the alternator is completely open, we can clean it and then reassemble it in its place.


Posted on 19 July 2025 by ScegliAuto


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