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Charging System (Service Information): Generator: Installation: 3.6L

Fig 1: Generator Retaining Bolt And Generator
GC0144670Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
NOTE:

Position the generator, install all bolts to engine finger tight, then tighten fasteners to specification.

  1. Position the generator (2) to the engine and install the lower retaining bolt (1) finger tight.
  2. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Retaining Bolts, Insulator Cover, Generator And Field Wire Connector
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  3. Install the upper generator retaining bolts (3) and tighten to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
  4. Snap the field wire connector (2) into the rear of the generator.
  5. Position the generator B+ terminal eyelet to the generator output stud, install the retaining nut (1) and tighten to 13 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the insulator cover onto the B+ output terminal.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Generator Retaining Bolt And Generator
    GC0144670Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Tighten the lower generator retaining bolt (1) to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Lower Splash Shield & Fasteners
    GC0095584Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Position the belly pan and install the belly pan retainers (1).
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    CAUTION:

    When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The water pump will be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat.

    CAUTION:

    Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.

    Fig 5: Drive Belt Tensioners & Accessory Drive Belt
    GC0144236Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (7) counterclockwise until it contacts the stop and install the accessory drive belt (4) onto the pulleys and slowly release the tensioner.
    Fig 6: Negative Battery Cable
    GC0139402Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).