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Carbon Brush Checking, Valeo Generator from 2007






Carbon Brush Checking, Valeo Generator from 2007

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Feeler Gauge 0.3 mm

Procedure





- Remove the voltage regulator. Refer to => [ Voltage Regulator, Valeo Generator from 2007 ] Voltage Regulator, Valeo Generator from 2007.

- Insert the feeler gauge - 3 - between the protective cap - 2 - and the carbon brushes.

- Remove the protective cap from voltage regulator - 1 - - arrow -.

- Check the carbon brushes for length - a -.





Wear limit: - a - = 5 mm.

- With protective cap - 2 - installed, use the feeler gauge - 4 - to press the carbon brushes - 3 - down.





- Push the protective cap off - arrow - until the bar of the protective cap presses the carbon brushes down.

- Install the voltage regulator. Refer to => [ Voltage Regulator, Valeo Generator from 2007 ] Voltage Regulator, Valeo Generator from 2007.