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Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR REPLACEMENT - 1

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the generator bolts.
5. Remove the generator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the generator.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the generator bolts.

Tighten
^ Tighten the generator bolt (lower) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
^ Tighten the generator bolt (upper) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

3. Install the drive belt.
4. Connect the generator electrical connections.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

GENERATOR REPLACEMENT - 2

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the generator.
4. Remove the generator bolts.
5. Remove the generator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the generator.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the generator bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the generator bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

3. Connect the generator electrical connectors.

Tighten
Tighten the generator electrical connector to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

4. Install the drive belt.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.