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Alternator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the negative battery cable transition brace.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Remove the drive belt tensioner.




5. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
6. Remove the output terminal nut.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Remove the generator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the generator.
2. Connect the electrical connector.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the output terminal nut.

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




4. Install the generator mounting bolts.

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

5. Install the drive belt tensioner.
6. Install the engine cover.
7. Install the drive belt.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the cable nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
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