Alternator: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnect/Connect Procedure.




2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.




3. Remove the heater hose brace bolt from the generator.




4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.




5. Remove the generator output (BAT) terminal retaining nut from the generator.
6. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
7. Remove the generator from the mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator to the generator mounting bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.




2. Install the generator mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Connect the generator output (BAT) terminal wire. Ensure the insulating boot is covering the terminal nut.

Tighten
Tighten the generator output (BAT) terminal nut to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).




4. Connect the generator electrical connector.
5. Install the heater hose bracket bolt to the generator.

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

6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
7. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure.