Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator









Removal

NOTE: The radial arm adapter is a serviceable item. Do not replace the generator if the radial arm adapter is the only concern.

All vehicles

1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.

2. Remove the engine cover.

3.7L vehicles

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

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

3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) vehicles

5. Remove A/C compressor.

All vehicles

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

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

8. Remove the upper generator nut and loosen the lower generator bolt completely. Leave the bolt in the generator.

9. Remove the upper generator stud.

10. Remove the generator.

Installation

All vehicles

1. Position the generator and install the lower generator bolt.
- Hand-tighten the bolt at this time.

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. Connect the generator electrical connector and install the B+ nut.
- Tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

3.5L GTDI vehicles

5. Install the A/C compressor.

3.7L vehicles

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

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

All vehicles

8. Install the engine cover.

9. Connect the battery cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.