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Brushes generator
Replacement of brushes of the generator wire, without removing the generator from the engine. Replacement of brushes in the following order: - Disconnect "minus" wire from the battery terminals;
| Fig. 15.13. Location voltage regulator on the generator Valeo
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| Fig. 15.14. Location voltage regulator on the generator Bosch
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| Fig. 15.15. Loosen the screw securing the voltage regulator
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- Unscrew the Phillips head screws securing the brush holder and a pressure regulator (Fig. 15.13 and 15.14) on the back of the generator (Fig. 15.15);
| Fig. 15.16. Removing voltage regulator with brushes
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- Remove the brush holder and a voltage regulator, while turning it (Fig. 15.16);
| Fig. 15.17. Brushes generator Valeo
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- Check the length of graphite brushes which should be not less than 5 mm (Fig. 15.17 and 15.18);
| Fig. 15.18. Brushes generator Bosch
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- To replace the carbon brushes need to unsolder the current leads and remove the worn brush and a spring, to set new brush springs into the slot and soldered current-controller so that the length of the brushes is 10 mm. When soldering, avoid contact with the solder on the current feeder, in addition to soldering; - Check the ease of movement of the brush in the holder; - Clean slip rings lightly dampened with mineral spirits with a cloth and check the ring for wear and damage; - Make sure that each brush is moved in the slot smoothly and without jamming. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.
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