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Alternator
The alternator charges the battery and
supplies power to each electric unit by
converting the mechanical energy to the
electrical energy.
1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1) Overview
The charge system is designed to supply electrical energy to the vehicle while driving, and
supplies a constant direct current voltage by converting mechanical rotational movement to
electrical energy.
The voltage regulator on the back of the alternator controls the generated voltage in all rotating
ranges and adjusts the system voltage according to the electric load and ambient temperature
change.
2) System Layout (Locations)
Battery
It converts the chemical energy to the
electrical energy and supplies power to
the corresponding electric units when
starting the engine.
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1. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1) Cleanliness and Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces
with tolerances that are measured in the ten-thousanths of an inch.
When any internal engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important.
A liberal coating of enigne oil should be applied to friction areas during assembly, to protect and
lubricate the surfaces on initial operation. Proper cleaning and protection of machined surfaces
and friction areas is part of the repair procedure.
This is considered standard shop practice even if not specifically stated.
Whenever valve train components are removed for service, they should be kept in order. They
should be installed in the same locations, and with the same mating surfaces, as when they were
removed.
Battery cables should be disconnected before any major work is performed on the engine. Failure
to disconnect cables may result in damage to wire harness or other electrical parts.
