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Charging System (Service Information): Generator: Installation: 2.4L

Fig 1: Generator Removal
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  1. Install generator and loose assemble the bolt and nut.
  2. Install and tension the generator belt. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Installation .
    Fig 2: Lower Pivot Bolt
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    1 - LOWER PIVOT BOLT
  3. Tighten the lower pivot bolt (1) to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install axle shaft. Refer to Differential and Driveline/Half Shaft - Installation .
    Fig 3: Pencil Strut
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    1 - PENCIL STRUT
  5. Install the pencil strut (1) tighten to 52 N.m (38 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Battery Connection
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    1 - FIELD CONNECTOR
    2 - BATTERY CONNECTION
  6. Install the B+ terminal nut (2) and B+ terminal. Tighten to 11.3 N.m (100 ins. lbs.).
  7. Plug in the field circuit connector (1) to generator.
    Fig 5: Accessory Drive Splash Shield
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    1 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SPLASH SHIELD
  8. Install the accessory drive splash shield (1).
  9. Install the right front wheel, refer to TIRES/WHEELS - SERVICE INFORMATION .
  10. Lower vehicle.
    Fig 6: Generator T-Bolt Locknut And Adjustment Bolt
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  11. Tighten the T-bolt locknut and tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.)
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.
  13. Install the air cleaner lid and connect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup hose.
  14. Check the transmission fluid.