Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Alternator: Service and Repair

Remove

1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove alternator drive belt.




3. Remove 2 bolts securing alternator to mounting bracket.
4. Release alternator from mounting bracket to gain access to terminal cover.




5. Remove terminal cover.
6. Remove 2 nuts securing leads to alternator terminals. Remove leads.
7. Remove alternator. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.




8. Restrain shaft using an Allen key. Remove pulley nut. Remove pulley.
9. Ensure shaft and pulley are clean.
10. Position pulley. Secure with nut. Tighten to 40 Nm. (30 lbf.ft)

Refit
11. Position alternator.
12. Fit 2 leads to alternator. Secure with nuts. Fit terminal cover.
13. Align alternator to mounting bracket. Secure with bolts. Tighten to 25 Nm. (18 lbf.ft)
14. Fit alternator drive belt.
15. Reconnect battery negative lead.