Removing Diodes; Installing Diodes - Pontiac Grand Prix Service Manual

ENGINE ELECTRICAL
6E-13
Fig. 6E-23 Removing Diodes
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Standard Generator
1. With stator removed, support slip ring end frame in
vise or arbor press with J 9717-2 against casting and
with stator h ~ e c t e d , mnnect test lamp across
position remover
J
9717-1, diode as shown in
each diode as previously described, fmt in one
Fig. 6E-23.
direction and then other.
If lamp lights in both checks or fails t o light in both
2. Tighten vise to remove diode.
checks, the diode is defective. When checking a good
diode, the lamp will light in only one of two checks.
CQ UTION: Never attempt to remove diode by striking
Diodes which fail the electrical tests ~hould be
it, shmk m y damage other
replaced. To replace diodes in the C.S.I. generator, see
DIODE TRIO or RECTIFIER BRIDGE replacement.
3. To install a diode, place new diode in installer J
If diodes must be replaced in standard generator:
9600-2.
FLAT
BOLT
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UC)(. INSULATOR
LATOR
HEAT SINK
Fig. 6E-25 Heat Sink (Standard Generator)
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Exploded View