Honda Element. Manual — part 345

Fig. 29: Identifying Bearing Retainer

11. Drive out the front bearing with a brass drift and hammer.

Fig. 30: Driving Out Front Bearing

12. Install a new front bearing in the drive-end housing with a hammer, the handle driver, and attachment.

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Fig. 31: Installing Front Bearing In Drive-End Housing

Alternator Brush Inspection

13. Measure the length of both brushes (A) with a vernier caliper (B).

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If either brush is shorter than the service limit, replace the brush holder assembly.

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If the brush length is OK, go to step 14.

Alternator Brush Length

Standard (New): 10.5 mm (0.41 in.)

Service Limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)

Fig. 32: Measuring Length Of Both Brushes With Vernier Caliper

Rotor Slip Ring Test

14. Check for continuity between the slip rings (A).

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If there is continuity, go to step 15.

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If there is no continuity, replace the rotor assembly.

Fig. 33: Checking Continuity Between Slip Rings

15. Check for continuity between each slip ring and the rotor (B) and the rotor shaft (C).

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If there is no continuity, replace the rear housing assembly, and go to step 16.

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If there is continuity, replace the rotor assembly.

Alternator Reassembly

16. If you removed the pulley, put the rotor in the drive-end housing, then torque its locknut to 110 N.m (11.0

kgf.m, 81.0 lbf.ft).

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

18. Put the rear housing assembly and drive-end housing/rotor assembly together, torque the four through

bolts.

19. Push in the brushes (A), then insert a pin or drill bit (B) (about 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) diameter) to hold them

there.

Fig. 34: Pushing In Brushes

20. Install the brush holder, and pull out the pin.

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Fig. 35: Pulling Out Pin

21. Install the end cover.

22. After assembling the alternator, turn the pulley by hand to make sure the rotor rotates smoothly and

without noise.

23. Install the alternator (see INSTALLATION ) and drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).

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