What are the precautions for generator disassembly?
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Generator disassembly precautions are: 1. The battery ground cable must be removed before disconnecting the generator and regulator wiring harness; 2. A puller must be used when removing generator bearings; 3. The generator pulley, fan, and front cover do not need to be removed from the rotor shaft; 4. When disassembling the rectifier and terminal posts on the rear cover, all insulating bushings and washers must not be lost. Engine types can be categorized based on different conditions: 1. By power source, divided into diesel engines, gasoline engines, electric vehicle motors, and hybrid systems; 2. By intake system, divided into naturally aspirated, turbocharged, mechanically supercharged, and twin-charged.
Removing the alternator requires extra caution. Having disassembled engines dozens of times, my experience tells me the first step must be cutting off the power—disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. Otherwise, sparks will fly dangerously the moment a wrench touches the electrodes. Next, mark the wiring positions of the alternator clearly; taking a photo with your phone is the safest bet to avoid confusion during reassembly. When loosening the belt tensioner, watch out for that spring—it can suddenly snap and injure your hand. Mark the loosening direction of critical bolts with colored tape to save 20 minutes during reinstallation. Finally, keep the alternator level during the entire lifting process; yanking it sideways can crack the aluminum bracket, leading to costly replacements. And remember to clean the workbench—dropping a nut into the engine bay spells big trouble.
