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This is a trick question, so here is my answer.
A rebuild kit can be purchased for many (but not all) alternators. Also rebuild services are available for pretty much any alternator.
HOWEVER, by the time you send it off, pay for the rebuild and kit and wait for it to come back, you could have bought a new or re-manufactured unit. Also new and re-manufactured units come with a warranty, while paying for the service often does not include a warranty.
If you go the DIY route you'd have to buy tools and spend time with it, providing you even have the skills to do the work.
Short answer, just get a re-manufactured unit from a parts store or Amazon or whatever, you'll spend the same money, save yourself frustration and have a better product.
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