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Alternator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.






4. Remove the generator brace.
5. Remove the output terminal nut.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.






7. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
8. Remove the generator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE






1. Position the generator on the engine.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the generator mounting bolts

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

3. Connect the electrical connector.
4. Install the output terminal nut.

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






5. Install the generator brace and fasteners.

Tighten
- Tighten the nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Install the fuel injector sight shield.
7. Install the drive belt.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
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