Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator









Removal

1. Disconnect the battery.

2. Remove the engine cover.

3. Position the upper radiator hose aside and remove the radiator hose support cradle.

4. Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the B+ nut and position the B+ terminal aside.

5. Disconnect the generator electrical connector and position the harness aside.

6. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator.

7. Remove the upper generator nut and stud.

8. Loosen the lower generator bolt.

9. Remove the generator.

Installation

1. Install the generator and hand-tighten the lower generator bolt.

2. Install the upper generator stud and nut.
- Tighten the generator stud to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

- Tighten the generator nut to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3. Tighten the lower generator bolt to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

4. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner and install the accessory drive belt on the generator.

5. Connect the generator electrical connector.

6. Install the generator B+ terminal and tighten the B+ terminal nut to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

7. Install the upper radiator hose support cradle and reposition the upper radiator hose into the cradle.

8. Install the engine cover.

9. Connect the battery cable.