Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Reposition the positive battery cable boot at the generator terminal.
3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the generator.
4. Remove the positive battery cable nut (2) at the generator.
5. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (3) from the generator.
6. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.




7. Remove the idler pulley fastener (1) and idler pulley (2).
8. Remove the generator fasteners (3).

Note: When removing the generator from the vehicle, it may be necessary to maneuver the generator to remove it from the vehicle.

9. Remove the generator (4).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the generator (4) to the engine.
2. Loosely install the generator fasteners (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the idler pulley (2) and tighten the fastener (1) to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).
4. Tighten the generator fasteners (3) to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).




5. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the generator (1).
7. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the generator.
8. Install the positive battery cable nut at the generator and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
9. Position the positive battery cable boot at the generator terminal.
10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.