B4000 Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.0L OHV (1997)
Alternator Brush: Service and Repair
Removal/Installation
NOTE
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The voltage regulator / brush holder assembly, generator pulley and regulator terminal are serviceable. It the generator requires further service, it
must be replaced as an assembly.
1. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to REMOVAL NOTE.
2. Install in reverse order of removal, referring to INSTALLATION NOTE.
REMOVAL NOTE
Voltage regulator/brush holder assembly
1. Remove the four Torx (T20) screws attaching the voltage regulator/brush holder assembly to the generator rear housing.
2. Remove the voltage regulator, with brush holder assembly attached, from the generator.
3.
Remove the cap covering the Terminal A screw lead.
4. Remove the two Torx (T20) screws attaching the voltage regulator to the brush holder assembly.
5. Separate the voltage regulator from the brush holder assembly.
INSTALLATION NOTE
Voltage regulator/brush holder assembly
1. Install the brush holder assembly on the voltage regulator.
Tightening torque:
2.8 - 4.0 N.m {29 - 40 kgf.cm, 24 - 35 in.lbf}
2. Replace the cap of the Terminal A screw.
3. Depress the brushes into the brush holder assembly and hold the brushes in position by inserting a standard size paperclip. Insert the paperclip
through both the location hole in the voltage regulator and through the hole in the brushes.
4. Install the voltage regulator/brush holder assembly on the generator.
