TRANSMISSION 7
ALTERNATOR SPINDLE
Removal
1.
Remove the seat and disconnect the battery,
negative (black) lead first.
2.
Remove the lower fairings (if fitted).
3.
Remove the body side panels.
4.
Remove the three bolts securing the alternator to
the crankcase noting the position of the earth lead
under one of the alternator bolt holes.
5.
Disconnect and remove the alternator.
6.
Remove the alternator rubber shock absorbers
from the alternator drive housing.
1. Alternator Drive Rubber Shock Absorbers
7.
Position a suitable container beneath the clutch
cover to collect engine oil. Remove the clutch cover
and the complete clutch assembly as described in
the clutch section.
WARNING: The oil may be hot to the
touch. Contact with hot oil may cause the
skin to be scalded or burned.
WARNING:
Prolonged or repeated
contact with engine oil can lead to skin
dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition used
engine
oil contains potentially harmful
contaminants which can cause cancer. Wear
suitable clothing and avoid skin contact.
8.
Drain the coolant as described in the cooling section
then remove the water elbow from the rear of the
upper crankcase.
9.
Remove the starter motor.
10.
Prevent the alternator shaft from turning by fitting
service tool 3880040-T0301 to the front alternator
mounting-bolt holes.
1. Service Tool 3880040-T0301
11.
Hold the nut in the alternator drive housing and
remove the bolt securing the alternator drive gear
(in the clutch housing) to the alternator spindle.
Remove the gear.
12.
Collect the nut from the drive housing end and
remove the service tool.
13.
Using a new spindle, and keeping the new spindle in
constant contact with the original, push the spindle
out of the crankcase in the direction of the alternator
side.
Leave the new spindle in place.
1. New Spindle
CAUTION: Ensure that the new spindle is
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kept in constant contact with the old item
during the removal process.
If constant contact is not maintained, internal
components may become displaced and it may
become necessary to strip the engine to recover
them.
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