Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR







Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
4. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. Position the generator B+ cable aside.
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. Remove the generator lower air duct bolt.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

8. Press the locking tab to release the generator lower air duct from the generator and remove the lower air duct.
9. Remove the pin-type retainer from the bottom of the generator shield.
10. Remove the generator shield nut and the generator shield.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

11. Remove the generator stud nut.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

12. Remove the generator stud.
- To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

13. Remove the 2 generator bolts and the generator.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.