Alternator Pulley / Clutch: Service and Repair
GENERATOR DECOUPLER PULLERREMOVAL
1. Release hood latch and open hood.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Raise vehicle and support.
4. Remove the right front lower splash shield.
Fig.5 Drive Belt 3.3/3.8L:
5. Remove accessory drive belt, refer to the Cooling System section for proper procedures (Fig. 5).
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Remove the Air Box, refer to the Engine section for more information.
Fig.7 Special Tool 8433 And Decoupler:
Fig.6 Decoupler Removal (Litens):
8. Use Special Tool # 8433 (Fig. 7) to loosen the Generator Decoupler (Fig. 6).
9. Remove the tool.
10. Remove the Generator Decoupler.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the Generator Decoupler to the generator shaft.
Fig.8 Decoupler Installation (Litens):
2. Use Special Tool # 8433 (Fig. 7) to tighten the Generator Decoupler (Fig. 8). Refer to the torque chart for the proper torque.
3. Install the Air Box, refer to the Engine section for more information.
4. Raise vehicle and support.
5. Install accessory drive belt, refer to the Cooling System section for proper procedures (Fig. 5).
6. Install the right front lower splash shield.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Connect battery negative cable.