Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

VK45DE ENGINE MODELS




Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover using power tools.
3. Remove radiator shroud (lower). Refer to "RADIATOR".
4. Remove alternator water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to "Removal and Installation".




5. Remove alternator mounting bolts using power tools.




6. Disconnect alternator connector.
7. Remove "B" terminal nut.
8. Remove alternator ground harness mounting bolt.
9. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.

Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.
- Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.
- Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.

Alternator pulley nut: 73.5 Nm (7.5 kg-m, 54 ft-lb)

Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
- Install alternator and check tension of belt. Refer to "Checking Drive Belts".

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten "B" terminal nut carefully.