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Hino W04D W04C-T W04C-TI Marine Engine Workshop Manual download

Tools & consumables
- Basic hand tools: metric socket/ratchet set (8–19 mm), combination wrenches, extension bars, screwdriver set, pliers.
- Torque wrench (cover recommended torque ranges below).
- Multimeter (DC volts, ohms, diode test).
- Battery charger / DC supply (for bench field/regulator checks).
- Clamp/adjustable belt tensioner tool or prybar to release belt tension.
- Pulley puller (2‑ or 3‑arm) and holding fixture if alternator pulley uses a pressed-on/freewheeling pulley.
- Bearing puller / press or arbor press.
- Soft‑jaw vise or padded jaws to avoid crushing housing.
- Wire brush, contact cleaner, brake cleaner, lint‑free rags.
- Small punch, drift, snap‑ring pliers.
- Micrometer or caliper (for slip‑ring wear and bearing inner/outer dims).
- New parts: brushes (with springs), voltage regulator (if internal), rectifier/diode pack, bearings, seals, shims/spacers, pulley (if worn), fasteners/lock washers. Use genuine Hino or equivalent high‑quality parts.
- Anti‑seize or medium strength threadlocker (Loctite 243) per service manual.
- High‑temp bearing grease (very small amount) or replacement sealed bearings pre‑lubed.

Safety & preparatory precautions
1. Disconnect negative battery terminal first and fully isolate battery. On marine vessels, also disconnect shore power, battery banks and turn off battery isolator switches.
2. Wear eye protection and gloves. Keep metallic tools from bridging battery post to ground.
3. Tag and photograph electrical connectors, belt routing and any shims before removal. Mark location/orientation of alternator for belt alignment/shim reinstallation.
4. Work on a cool engine; hot components and coolant systems can cause burns. Secure engine access (engine room may be cramped — use adequate lighting).
5. Have a fire extinguisher rated for electrical/fuel fires available.

Step‑by‑step alternator removal (on engine)
1. Confirm system voltage (12V or 24V) and record battery voltage.
2. Remove any cowling or engine room panels to gain clear access.
3. Disconnect negative battery. Remove positive main feed cable from alternator (usually held by nut) and unplug multi‑pin regulator harness. Label wires.
4. Loosen belt tensioner or remove tensioning bolt; back off tension to slip belt off alternator pulley. Mark belt orientation and routing.
5. Support alternator and remove mounting bolts (upper and lower). Hold alternator to prevent it dropping. Remove alternator from bracket. If space tight, remove adjacent components as needed—note that some Hino marine brackets may require removal of braces or hose clamps.
6. Inspect belt, pulley, wiring, and mount for corrosion, looseness, or damage. Replace belt if glazing/cracks.

Bench diagnosis (before full teardown)
1. Visual inspection: cracked housing, burnt smell, melted connectors, oil or coolant contamination.
2. With multimeter set to DC volts, reconnect battery, start engine (if safe) and measure at battery: running voltage should be approx 13.5–14.8 V (for 12V systems); 27–28.6 V for 24V systems. If outside range, further testing needed. (If you removed alternator already, perform bench tests below.)
3. Diode pack check: with alternator de‑energized, set meter to diode test; check between each stator lead and ground — expect diode forward drop (~0.5–0.8V) one direction and open in reverse. Alternator on engine: do a voltage drop test while cranking to detect diode leakage (indicated by AC ripple).
4. AC output check: with engine running, use AC volts on alternator output or at battery; >0.5–1.0 VAC per 12V system under load indicates bad diodes/stator.
5. Rotor (field) check: measure resistance between slip rings — should be low ohms and show continuity. An open indicates broken rotor winding. Compare to spec if available.
6. Brush/regulator check: inspect brush length and spring tension; brushes typically replaced if ≤50% of new length or if fractured. Regulator failure often shows as high/low voltage or intermittent charging.

Disassembly (bench)
1. Clamp alternator body in soft‑jaw vise by the rear housing only. Avoid deforming housing.
2. Remove small screws for regulator/brush assembly and detach the connector. Remove main terminal nut and unscrew rectifier/diode assembly bolts (note orientation).
3. Remove rear housing bolts and separate front and rear housings. Be careful — rotors may sit tightly. Observe and remove any shims used for pulley/endplay. Photograph orientation.
4. Pull rotor out; if stuck, use gentle taps on housing with soft mallet or use a gear puller on the rotor if necessary. Don’t abuse slip rings.
5. Inspect slip rings for scoring/oval wear. Clean lightly with fine emery or replace rotor if rings are severely worn or pitted.
6. Remove brush assembly; measure brush length and spring tension. Replace brushes if worn.
7. Remove bearings: use bearing puller/press. For small alternators the front bearing often comes out with rotor; press out press‑fit bearings. Replace both front and rear if one fails — bearings often come as a matched set.
8. Remove rectifier/diode pack — inspect for cracked solder joints, heat discoloration, or melted diodes. Replace if any fault.
9. Inspect stator: check windings for burnt insulation, continuity between phases and to ground (should be open to ground). Measure winding resistances and compare to spec.

How tools are used (practical notes)
- Pulley puller: attach arms to pulley, central forcing bolt pushing on alternator shaft end; tighten evenly to withdraw pulley. If alternator has one‑way/freewheeling clutch, use the correct puller adapter & avoid torquing past specified limit to avoid damaging clutch.
- Bearing press: align bearing on shaft and press using arbor press plate; press only on the race being driven to avoid bearing damage (press on inner race to remove from shaft, press on outer race to install into housing).
- Multimeter diode test: place red probe on stator lead, black on ground to check forward conduction; reverse probes for reverse blocking. Repeat for all diodes.
- Bench energizing: to simulate field excitation, supply battery voltage to rotor slip rings (through brushes) to verify rotor magnetism and check output on stator. Use series resistor and monitor current limiting to avoid damage.

Replacement parts & when required
- Brushes: replace if worn, cracked, or poor spring tension.
- Voltage regulator: replace if voltage out of spec or intermittent — many Hino alternators use internal regs.
- Diode/rectifier pack: replace if AC ripple present or diode faults found.
- Bearings: replace if noisy, rough, axial play or radial play beyond spec. Replace both sides when disassembling.
- Rotor or stator: replace if windings open/shorted, heavy burning, or severe mechanical damage.
- Pulley/freewheel: replace if seized, noisy, or outer surface damaged.
- Seals and gaskets: replace to prevent oil/coolant ingress.

Reassembly
1. Clean all contact surfaces with contact cleaner, blow dry. Ensure stator insulation is dry and clean.
2. Fit new bearings carefully with press; apply small smear of high‑temp grease to bearing if spec allows (most sealed bearings pre‑greased — do not over‑grease).
3. Reassemble rotor into stator, rejoin housings making sure brushes are seated and regulator wiring oriented correctly. Replace all seals and shims in original positions — measure axial endplay and compare to manual.
4. Torque housing and rectifier bolts to manual spec. Apply medium threadlocker where specified. Typical M8 bolts: 20–30 Nm; M10: 40–60 Nm — verify with service manual.
5. Install pulley; if it’s a one‑way pulley, fit per manufacturer instructions and torque nut to spec. If replacing pulley, align with new shims for belt alignment.

Bench test after repair
1. With alternator secured and properly grounded, apply DC to rotor field through brushes (use current limited supply). Rotate rotor by hand or small drill motor while measuring AC on stator to verify diode/regulator function. Better: use an alternator test bench or install on engine.
2. Check output voltage under simulated load; verify regulator holds voltage in specified range. Check for excessive ripple (AC) and abnormal noise.

Reinstallation on engine
1. Mount alternator, install mounting bolts and hand‑tighten. Reinstall belt and set tension to specified value or tensioner setting. Use torque wrench to final‑torque mounting bolts to manual spec.
2. Reconnect wiring: main battery cable, regulator connector. Ensure all grounds are solid and clean. Reconnect battery negative last.
3. Start engine and measure charging voltage. Check under electrical load (lights, blower, heaters). Recheck belt tension and alignment after a short run.

Common pitfalls & what to avoid
- Not disconnecting battery or leaving other circuits live — risk of shorting and diode/regulator damage.
- Reusing worn brushes, bearings, or diode packs — leads to rework.
- Applying force incorrectly during bearing removal/installation (press on wrong race) — destroys bearings.
- Damaging slip rings with tooling or excessive emery use — causes poor brush contact and arcing.
- Contaminating slip rings/brushes with grease, oil, or conductive dirt — results in intermittent charging and arcing.
- Forgetting or misplacing shims — leads to pulley misalignment, premature belt wear and bearing failure. Mark shims during disassembly.
- Over‑torquing pulley or housing bolts — can warp housing or snap bolts. Use torque wrench.
- Reinstalling without checking grounding and harness integrity — poor ground will mimic alternator failure.
- Failing to confirm system voltage (12/24V) before testing or ordering parts.

Final checks & run‑in
- After reinstall and initial test, run engine to normal operating temp, recheck voltage and ripple, listen for abnormal noises (bearing whine, pulley chirp).
- Recheck fasteners and belt tension after 24 hours of operation.
- Log replaced parts and measurements (brush length, bearing part numbers) for future reference.

If alternator shows multiple internal failures (burnt stator, rotor open, multiple diode failures, heavy oil contamination) replacement with rebuilt or new unit is usually more cost effective and more reliable than piecemeal repair.

End of procedure.
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