Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator Replacement (With 4.2L Engine)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) line mounting bracket bolt at the engine lift hook.




4. Remove the right engine lift hook bolts and remove the lift hook.




5. Remove the 3 generator mounting bolts and remove the generator.




6. Disconnect the battery positive cable nut (1) on the generator.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the battery positive cable to the generator and secure the positive cable with the nut (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
2. Install the generator and secure the generator with 3 bolts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




3. Install the engine lift hook and secure the lift hook with 2 bolts and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




4. Install the A/C line bracket to the lift hook and secure the bracket with the bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
5. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).