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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Electrical System Diagnosis Manual, Volume 3 (1994-2001)01 · 145 electrical system diagnosis
01 · Diagnostics

Checks and inspections

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Electrical System Diagnosis Manual, Volume 3
Year
1994–2001
Section
Electrical components › Checks and inspections
145 electrical system diagnosisChecks and inspections
  1. Using a screwdriver open the clamps fastening the stator wires.
Stator with clamps
  1. Separate the rectifier unit from the collector ring support and from the stator.
Rectifier unit separated from collector ring and stator
  1. Remove the centering ring from the bearing on the regulator side.
Centering ring removed from bearing
  1. Slacken the four fastening screws and remove the rotor complete with bearings from the drive side support.
Rotor with bearings removed from drive side support
  1. Using a suitable puller tool, remove the rotor bearings.
  2. Retrieve the cover plate.
Rotor bearings being removed

CAUTION: When removing the regulator side bearing, do not use the shaft as a reference plane, as this is made from plastic and might be damaged.

Regulator side bearing removal

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

CAUTION: The alternators are fitted with long life storage condensers for the suppression of receivers and transmitting systems. When washing parts of the alternator, the condenser can discharge in contact with the cleaning fluid and this may set fire to inflammable liquids.

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