Alternator Removal

 

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Alternator Removal

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READ THE MANUAL FIRST!

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You will need a FLAT surface to complete this repair for your safety.

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READ ALL OF  THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT.  DO NOT PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUT OF ORDER.  THIS WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

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Read our Safety page too.

We have available for download the complete procedure on our DOWNLOADS page

This procedure is different from the one listed in the Bentley Manual

TOOLS NEEDED:

  1. Flat Blade screwdriver

  2. 8,13,17, 19 mm wrench

  3. 8,13,17,19mm socket 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive

  4. 1/2 or 3/8 drive ratchet

Procedure for removal

  1. Disconnect Negative and positive Battery terminal connections as shown on Battery Removal page (steps 1 and 2 only).

  2. Lift up the VW using Lifting Rear procedure page

  3. Use the procedure listed on Engine Removal page.

  4. Once the engine is out from under the VW then remove 10 mm bolts from the bolting point at the point in which the Doghouse and the cylinder tin are bolted together.

  5. Loosen the belt to the generator pulley. Remove the belt.

  6. Loosen the Alternator/Generator stand and bracket.

  7. Remove the alternator from the Doghouse.

  8. Once the alternator is removed, then remove the 36mm nut from the squirrel cage.

  9. Remove the alternator pulley.

 

 

 Page last updated: Monday, 12 November 2007 18:43:09 -0600

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