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Charging System & Starting System: Generator: Removal: 2.0/2.4L

  1. Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air sensor and makeup air hose.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Loosen the upper generator T-bolt lock nut.
    Fig 1: Locating Generator T-Bolt Locknut & Adjustment Bolt
    G01857959Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  5. Remove the right front wheel.
  6. Remove the accessory drive splash shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Accessory Drive Splash Shield
    G01857960Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove the pencil strut.
    Fig 3: Removing Pencil Strut
    G01857961Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Loosen the lower pivot bolt.
    Fig 4: Locating Lower Pivot Bolt
    G01857962Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Loosen the accessory drive belt t-bolt.
  10. Unplug field circuit from generator.
    Fig 5: Identifying Battery Connection
    G01857963Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
  12. Remove the generator belt, see COOLING SYSTEM MECHANICAL article.
  13. Remove the axle retaining nut.
  14. Remove the lower control arm from steering knuckle.
  15. Remove axle shaft. Put a container under the transmission to catch the transmission fluid from the transmission.
  16. Remove the generator lower mounting bolt and nut from the upper T-bolt.
  17. Remove generator out the bottom.
    Fig 6: Removing Generator
    G01857964Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.