Overhaul of Generator and Starter Idler Gears

1. Remove retaining ring (A) securing ball bearing (B)

in generator idler gear.

1. If generator adapter oil seal (A) was removed from

2. Press bearing from gear.

generator adapter, position oil seal on seal bore. The

side of the seal with the trade mark and part number

Figure 6-28. Removing generator idler gear

must be toward the stud side of the adapter. The lip of

retaining

ring

and

ball

bearing.

the seal must be directed toward the side opposite the

b. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair. Refer to

studs.

2. Carefully press oil seal into adapter until seal is tight

against seal seating flange in adapter.

(1) Inspect starter idler gear and bearing

against limits specified in overhaul standards

Figure 6-27. Pressing oil seal into generator

(table 6-7). Replace parts not meeting these

drive gearshaft adapter.

requirements.

6-13. Overhaul of Generator and Starter

(2) Inspect generator idler gear and bearing

Idler Gears

against limits specified in overhaul standards

a. Disassembly. Disassemble generator idler

(table 6-7). Replace parts not meeting these

gear following instructions which accompany

requirements.

figure 6-28. The starter idler gear is similar and

may be disassembled in the same manner.

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