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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the generator to the vehicle and position the generator above the drive axle.
  2. Install electrical harness to retainer on right fender well.
  3. Install the power steering pump to the engine. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LA1 ) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (LY7) in Power Steering System.
  4. Install the fuel pressure test port (schrader valve) cap to the fuel injector rail.
  5. Install the power steering pipes from the power steering pipe retainer.
  6. Install the generator bracket. Refer to Generator Bracket Replacement .
  7. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  8. Fig 1: Aligning Generator To Generator Bracket
    GM368801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the generator to the generator bracket and position the generator above the drive axle.
  10. Install the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  11. Install the generator to the generator bracket.
  12. Fig 2: Locating Generator Front Bolt
    GM368802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the generator front bolt.
  14. Fig 3: Identifying Generator Rear Bolts
    GM368803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  15. Install the generator rear bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  16. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  17. Fig 4: View Of Generator Electrical Leads, Connectors & Terminal Nut
    GM368797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the generator electrical connector.
  19. Install the generator B+ lead.
  20. Install the generator B+ terminal nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the generator B+ terminal nut to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

  21. Rotate the engine rearward and install the engine mount strut bracket bolts. Refer to Rotating the Engine for Service Access in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  22. Install the battery ground (negative) cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1)  or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .