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12 xx xxx Removing and installing/replacing outer jacket for alternator (M73)

Remove and install alternator,

refer to 12 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALTERNATOR (M73) .

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw
G03212950

Release screw (1).

Detach heat exchanger (2) for gear oil from connection on outer jacket for alternator.

Fig 2: Detaching Gear Oil Heat Exchanger
G03212951

Release screws (1).

Remove outer jacket for alternator.

Installation: 

  1. Replace sealing ring (2).

Do not coat sealing ring with grease. Otherwise the sealing ring will expand (leakage problems).

Fig 3: Locating Sealing Ring
G03212952

Installation: 

  1. Replace sealing ring (1).
Fig 4: Replacing Sealing Ring
G03212953
CAUTION: To avoid leakage problems, you must adhere to the following installation sequence:
  • First install outer jacket for alternator
  • then install alternator