Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR







Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes.

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. For Navigator, release the 2 retainers and remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the air cleaner intake pipe.
4. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
5. Remove the harness locator from the generator bracket.
6. Remove the 4 bolts and the generator bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
9. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside, remove and discard the nut, then position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- Install a new B+ terminal nut; tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

10. Remove the generator.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.