Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator Replacement

Removal Procedure




Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector from the air intake tube.




3. Remove the breather tube clamp and all other clamps to remove the air intake tube.




4. Remove the battery harness connector nut from the generator.




5. Remove the generator shackle bracket bolt.




6. Remove the serpentine accessory drive belt. For vehicles equipped with power steering and air conditioning. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).




7. Remove the nuts which hold the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolts.
8. Carefully remove the generator.


Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator at the generator lower bracket and insert the generator bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the nut and the washers on the generator lower bracket-to-generator bolts.

Tighten the generator lower bracket-to-generator nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the generator and the lower support bracket assembly to the engine block with the bolts.
4. Secure the generator to the shackle bracket with the bolt.

Tighten the generator shackle bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




5. Connect the harness connector to the back of the generator.
6. Install the generator lead to the battery and fasten the lead with the nut.

Tighten the generator battery lead nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).




7. Install the air intake tube and the connector.




8. Install the IAT electrical connector to the air intake tube.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.