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Remove/Install Alternator - AR15.40-P-5032MLJ

Model 166 with engine 157, 278 

Model 292 with engine 157, 278 

Fig 1: Alternator Components Location - Model 166 With Engine 157, 278
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DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
  Remove/install     
1 Detach ground line from battery   AR54.10-P-0003GZ
NOTES Notes on battery   AH54.10-P-0001-01A
2 Remove front underfloor paneling   AR61.30-P-1001GQ
3 Loosen Active Roll Stabilization on both sides and lower Model 166, 292 with engine 157, 278 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)  
4 Loosen stabilizer bar on frame on one side Model 166, 292 with engine 157, 278 except code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)  
5 Unfasten bracket (8) for oil lines (9) on oil pan and place to one side    
6 Unfasten screw/bolt (2) on thermostat    
7 Detach pressure line (4) for P/S with bracket (3) and place to one side. Model 166, 292 with engine 157  
8 Unclip oil line of cooler Model 166, 292 with engine 157  
9 Remove poly-V belt   AR13.22-P-1202MLJ
10 Release and detach connector for electrical line 61 (D+) (6)    
11 Detach cap (7), unscrew nut and remove electrical line for terminal (B+) (5) from alternator (G2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, circuit B+ to alternator *BA15.40-P-1002-01F 
12 Remove screw/bolts (1) for alternator (G2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, alternator to timing case *BA15.40-P-1001-01F 
13 Take alternator (G2) down and out    
14 Install in the reverse order    
ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 157 Engine 278
BA15.40-P-1001-01F Bolt, alternator to timing case Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 Nm - -
ALTERNATOR

Number Designation Engine 157 Engine 278
BA15.40-P-1002-01F Nut, circuit B+ to alternator Nm 15 15