Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 326

Fig. 23: Removing Front Bearing Retainer Plate
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - TSX

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - TSX

Fig. 24: Driving Out Front Bearing With Hammer
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - TSX

Fig. 25: Installing Front Bearing In Drive-End Housing
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Reassembly

1. If you removed the pulley, put the rotor in the drive-end housing. Tighten locknut to specification. See

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

2. Remove any grease or any oil from the slip rings.

3. Put the rear housing assembly and drive end housing/rotor assembly together. Tighten the 4 through bolts.

4. Push the brushes "A" inward. Insert a pin or drill bit "B" .06" (1.6 mm diameter) to hold them there. See

Fig. 26 .

5. Install the brush holder, and pull out the pin. See Fig. 27 .

6. Install the end cover.

7. After assembling the alternator, turn the pulley by hand to ensure the rotor rotates smoothly and without

noise.

8. Install the alternator and drive belt ALTERNATOR and DRIVE BELT under REMOVAL &

INSTALLATION.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS Generators & Regulators - TSX