Disassembly [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE GENERATOR PULLEY CAP

NOTE:

Do not reuse the generator pulley cap.
If the generator pulley cap is removed, replace the generator pulley cap and generator pulley with clutch with new ones as the correct grease amount cannot be confirmed.

HINT:

Although grease will be observed when the generator pulley cap is removed, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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Using a screwdriver, remove the generator pulley cap from the generator pulley with clutch.

REMOVE GENERATOR PULLEY WITH CLUTCH

*1	Generator Pulley with Clutch	-	-
*a	Rotor Shaft	*b	T50 "TORX" Socket Wrench
*c	Turn	*d	Hold

Secure the generator assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
Fit SST to the generator pulley with clutch.
- SST: 09820-30010
Fit a T50 "TORX" socket wrench into the rotor shaft end.
HINT:

Make sure that SST and the T50 "TORX" socket wrench are secured to the rotor shaft and generator pulley with clutch.
Loosen the generator pulley with clutch by turning the T50 "TORX" socket wrench as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
- Check that the generator assembly is secured in the vise tightly.
- Hold SST tightly during the operation.

Remove SST and the T50 "TORX" socket wrench from the generator pulley with clutch.
Remove the generator pulley with clutch from the rotor shaft.
Remove the generator assembly from the vise.