Honda Fit: Alternator Reassembly

1. If you removed the pulley, put the rotor in the drive-end housing, then torque its locknut to 110 N·m (11.2 kgf·m,   81 lbf·ft).

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

1. Install the voltage regulator/brush holder assembly and the rectifier on the rear housing.

1. Install the stator on the rear housing.

29. Push the brushes (A) in, then insert a pin or drill bit (B) (about 1.8 mm (5/64 in) diameter) to hold them there.

30. Heat the rear bearing seat with a heat gun until the rear housing reaches (129-140 °F (50-60 °C)).

31. Put the rear housing assembly (A) and the drive-end housing/rotor assembly (B) together, tighten the four through bolts (C).

32. Pull out the pin.

33. After assembling the alternator, turn the pulley by hand to make sure the rotor turns smoothly and without noise.

34. Install the alternator.