Komatsu 830E-AC Shop Manual page 308

Installation
1. Place the appropriate diameter heat shrink
insulation onto the thermal switch wires.
2. Solder the new thermal switch wires into the
wiring terminal sleeves.
3. Position the heat shrink insulation over each
wiring connection and apply heat to seal the
connection.
4. Reposition the insulation sleeve over each wir-
ing connection.
5. Place the wiring terminal connections in the cor-
rect order. Refer to Step 6, Removal, for the
proper installation order. Install hex head bolt
(23) with lock washer (24) and flat washer (25).
Tighten the bolt to 28 N·m (20 ft lb).
The thermal switch connection is coated with a
®
Dow Corning 1-2577 low VOC RTV coating, or
equivalent. DO NOT use a coating containing
acetic acid (vinegar smell) on any electrical com-
ponents. Using any other coating will cause part
damage.
6. Coat the thermal switch connection with Dow
®
Corning 1-2577 low VOC RTV coating, or
equivalent.
7. Secure the wires together using a plastic tie
strap.
8. Apply Dow Corning
coating, or equivalent, onto the cover plates
before installing. Install control unit cover plates
(21, 26). Apply a thread lock compound (Loc-
tite) to the screws with nine Torx screws (6)
using a T20 Torx bit. Tighten to 3 N·m (30 in.
lb).
9. Connect wiring harness (36) to voltage regula-
tor (37).
D10-78
®
1-2577 low VOC RTV
Battery Charging Alternator
SUPPORT STAND
Disassembly of the alternator can be made easier by
using a support stand, as shown. This drawing pro-
vides the dimensions to manufacture the stand.
FIGURE 10-158.
D10003 07/06