Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation




VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt.




4. Disconnect alternator connector.
5. Remove "B" terminal nut.
6. Remove harness clip and water hose bracket from alternator.




7. Remove oil pressure switch harness clip from alternator stay. (2WD)
8. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector. (2WD)
9. Remove alternator stay mounting bolts and alternator stay, using power tools.
10. Remove alternator mounting bolt, using power tools.
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.

Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following:
- Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.
- Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.

Alternator pulley nut : 118 N.m (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)

Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
- Install alternator, and check tension of belt. EM-15, "Checking Drive Belts". Testing and Inspection

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten "B" terminal nut carefully.