Alternator Reassembly

18. If you removed the pulley, put the rotor in the drive-end housing, then tighten its locknut to 111 N.m (11.3 kgf.m, 81.7 lbf.ft).
19. Remove any grease or oil from the slip rings.
20. Push in the brushes (A), then insert a pin or drill bit (B) (about 1.8 mm (0.77 in.) diameter) to hold them there.

Fig 1: Pushing In Brushes
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21. Heat the rear bearing seat with a 1,000 W hair drier for about 5 minutes (129-140 °F, 50-60 °C).
22. Put the rear housing assembly (A) and drive-end housing/rotor assembly (B) together, tighten the four through bolts (C), and pull out the pin (D).

Fig 2: Putting Rear Housing Assembly And Drive-End Housing/Rotor Assembly Together
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23. After assembling the alternator, turn the pulley by hand to make sure the rotor rotates smoothly and without noise.
24. Install the alternator and drive belt (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).