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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1986SKYLARK LIMITED, 3.0 LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSALTERNATOR - DELCOOVERHAULDISASSEMBLY
1986 Buick Skylark Limited, 3.0 L
Alternator - DELCO: Overhaul: Disassembly
1986 Buick Skylark Limited, 3.0 LSECTION Disassembly
- Scribe alignment mark on both end frames for reassembly reference. Remove 4 through bolts and separate drive end frame and rotor from rectifier end frame and stator. See Figure. Remove and clean brushes to prevent grease from soaking into brushes.
- Remove brush springs and place pressure sensitive tape (not friction tape) over rectifier end bearing and bearing shaft on rotor. Remove 3 nuts holding stator leads to rectifier bridge and remove stator.
- Remove 1 screw with plastic insulator, holding diode trio to brush holder. Remove diode trio. Remove screws securing regulator and brush holder. Remove indicator lamp resistor, brush holder, and regulator.
- Remove rectifier bridge by removing screw with washer, screw at capacitor lead, and nut/washer from "BAT" terminal stud. Remove insulator and "BAT" terminal stud. Remove screw securing capacitor to end of frame.
- To remove rotor from end frame, install rotor in vise just tight enough to remove shaft nut, washer, pulley, fan, and collar. Separate end frame from rotor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.