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Generator Bracket Replacement




Generator Bracket Replacement (LS4) (5.3L)

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (L26) (Generator Replacement)Generator Replacement (LS4) (Generator Replacement).
2. Remove the idle pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the lower tensioner bolt and rotate the tensioner to access the generator bracket bolt.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the generator bracket bolts.
7. Remove the generator bracket from the stud.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the generator bracket to the stud.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the generator bracket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

3. Raise the vehicle.
4. Install the lower generator bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

5. Install the lower tensioner bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (L26) (Generator Replacement)Generator Replacement (LS4) (Generator Replacement).