Originally Posted by ClaudeTheTruck
You'd also want to flip the back plate so the 1-wire connection is away from the engine.

Brad

Brad,
These 2 videos on YouTube helped me understand what I will see inside an alternator. I was reluctant to take mine apart for fear of the unknown parts inside. Now I see that removing and rotating the back cover is nothing to fear. Thanks for the tip!

Alternator Video 1

Alternator Video 2