Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove accessory drive belt.

CAUTION: EXHAUST SYSTEM REMAINS HOT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.

3. Remove two belt tensioner to engine block bolts and tensioner.
4. Remove upper generator to engine to block bolts.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

5. Jack or raise vehicle on hoist.
6. Turn steering wheel into a right turn for access to lower generator bolt.
7. Remove lower generator bolt.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Separate generator from engine block.
10. Disconnect two generator electrical connectors and remove generator.

INSTALLATION




1. Lower generator into engine compartment and connect two generator electrical connections.
2. Guide generator into engine block with upper mounting bolt positioned in generator mounting hole.
3. Position generator and install upper mounting bolts and finger tighten.
4. Jack or raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Install lower generator mounting bolts.

Torque:
Generator Mounting Bolts: 40 N.m (30 ft-lbs)

6. Lower vehicle.
7. Torque upper generator mounting bolts.
8. Install belt tensioner to engine block.

Torque:
Belt Tensioner Bolts: 40 N.m (30 ft-lbs)

9. Install accessory drive belt.
10. Connect negative battery cable.