Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator Replacement (RPO L26/3.8L)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the generator brace bolt and nut.
5. Remove the generator brace.




6. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the generator.




7. Reposition the starter cable boot.
8. Remove the generator terminal nut.
9. Remove the starter cable from the generator.




10. Remove the generator front bolt.
11. Remove the generator rear bolt and stud.
12. Remove the generator.


Installation Procedure




1. Set the generator into position on the engine.
2. Install the generator front bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the generator rear stud and bolt.

Tighten the bolt/stud to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




4. Install the starter cable to the generator.
5. Install the generator terminal nut.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

6. Position the starter cable boot.




7. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the generator.




8. Install the generator brace.
9. Install the generator brace bolt and nut.

* Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
* Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).