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Starting System & Charging System (H6DO): Generator: Assembly

NOTE: After assembling, manually turn the pulley to check that the rotor rotates smoothly.
  1. Use the following procedures to install the rectifier.
    1. Remove old silicone grease on the mating surface of rear cover and rectifier and apply new silicone grease.
      CAUTION: Do not apply silicone grease to the attachment threads of rectifier.
    2. Install the rectifier and secure it using bolts.

      Tightening torque: 

      3.9 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb) 

      Fig 1: Locating Rectifier Bolts
      G10264336Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the nut on terminal B.

      Tightening torque: 

      8.9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb) 

      Fig 2: Locating Nut On Terminal B
      G10264335Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Install the cover on terminal B.
      Fig 3: Locating Cover On Terminal B
      G10264334Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Use the following procedures to install the brush.
    1. Install the brush and connect the connection.
      Fig 4: Installing Brush
      G10264333Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Install the cover B.
      Fig 5: Identifying Cover B
      G10312288Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Install the cover A.
      Fig 6: Identifying Cover A
      G10312289Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the IC regulator, and secure it to the rear cover using the four screws.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 2 N.m (0.2 kgf-m, 1.5 ft-lb) 

    T2: 3.9 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 7: Identifying IC Regulator Screws With Torque Specification
    G10264343Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install the stator coil, and secure it together with the rectifier using six bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    2 N.m (0.2 kgf-m, 1.5 ft-lb) 

    Fig 8: Locating Rectifier And Stator Coil Bolts
    G10264329Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install the ball bearings.
    1. Set the ball bearings in the front cover, then securely install an appropriate tool (such as a socket wrench of proper size) to the bearing outer race.
    2. Using a press to press the ball bearings into the specified location.
    3. Install the bearing retainer.

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 2.9 ft-lb) 

    Fig 9: Locating Bearing Retainer Bolts
    G10264326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Use a press to install the bearings (rear side) to the rotor shaft.
  7. Install the rotor to the front cover, and install the pulley holding the rotor using a vise.
    CAUTION: When holding the rotor with a vise, place aluminum plates or wooden pieces on the vise jaws to prevent rotor from damage.

    Tightening torque: 

    117.5 N.m (12.0 kgf-m, 86.7 ft-lb) 

    Fig 10: Installing Pulley Nut Using Vise
    G10264324Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 11: Identifying Front Cover, Pulley, Pulley Nut And Rotor
    G10312294Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Press the brush into the brush holder, then fix the brush in that position by inserting a [1 mm (0.08 in) dia., 40 - 50 mm (1.6 - 2.0 in) long] wire through the hole as shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: Installing Wire Into Hole
    G10312295Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Heat the bearing box in rear cover to 50 - 60°C (122 - 140°F), and then press the rear bearing into rear cover.
    CAUTION: Do not apply grease to the bearings. If there is any oil on the bearing box, remove it completely.
  10. Remove the wire.
    Fig 13: Removing Wire
    G10312296Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Install the four bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    4.4 N.m (0.4 kgf-m, 3.2 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Locating Generator Bolts
    G10264321Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.