Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 124

Alternator Brush Inspection
19. Measure the length of both brushes (A) with a
vernier caliper (B).
• If either brush is shorter than the service limit,
replace the brush assembly.
• If the brush length is OK, go to step 20.
Alternator Brush Length
Standard (New): 10.5 mm (0.41 in.)
Service Limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)
B
Rotor Slip Ring test
20. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings
(A).
• If there is continuity, go to step 21.
• If there is no continuity, replace the alternator.
A
21. Check that there is no continuity between each slip
ring (A) and the rotor (B) and the rotor shaft (C).
• If there is no continuity, go to step 22.
• If there is continuity, replace the alternator.
Stator Test
22. Check that there is continuity between each pair of
23. Check for no continuity between each lead and the
A
24. Reassemble the alternator in reverse order of
C
B
leads (A).
• If there is continuity, go to step 23.
• If there is no continuity, replace the alternator.
B
coil core (B).
• If there is no continuity, go to step 24.
• If there is continuity, replace the alternator.
disassembly, and note these items:
• Be careful not to get any grease or oil on the slip
rings.
• If you removed the pulley, tighten its locknut to
111 N·m (11.3 kgf·m, 81.7 lbf·ft) when you
reinstall it.
A
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