How do you remove a '86 Tri-Z's alternator from the engine?

[boxburn]

As the title says, how is it removed? By looking at diagrams it looks like it should just slide ofg, am I missing something here? Once it's off i can remove broken bearings, replace them and get my Tri-Z running again. Thanks for any help!

[Bryan Raffa]

you have to split the cases to replace the bearings... and you need to buy a fly wheel puller .. thats the only way.

[boxburn]

Thanks for that, I have already tried using a bolt puller kit which does the same job but the thing just wouldn't budge, it's been sitting for over a week and still nothing even with WD40. As for splitting the case I already knew that but thanks for saying as I may not have known about it.

[El Camexican]

You need one of these and you need to know how to load it up with force and rap it with a hammer straight on to free the part. Don't risk your parts with other styles of pullers.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-YTZ-250-1985-1986-TRI-Z-Z250-TRI-Z-FLYWHEEL-ROTOR-STATOR-MAGNETO-PULLER-/320859065123?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ab4b0cb23&vxp=mtr

[CRAZY70MAN]

Buy the correct puller for the application for under 20.00. With a rubber mallet and under pressure from the right puller...a few whacks and it should come off. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motion-Pro-Flywheel-Puller-Yamaha-Banshee-350-Blaster-200-Tri-Z-YTZ250-YTZ-250-/200720612664?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ebbe17d38&vxp=mtr Good luck..

[boxburn]

Thanks guys, I will remove the bolt puller and purchase one of these for it.