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Alternator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the generator drive belt.

Positive Battery Cable & Field Connector:




4. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
5. Disconnect the generator field circuit wiring connector. Push the RED locking tab to release.

Upper Mounting Bracket:




6. Remove the upper mounting bracket.

Generator:




7. Remove the 2 lower mounting bolts.
8. Remove generator.

INSTALLATION
1. Install generator.
2. Install the 2 lower mounting bolts .
3. Install the upper mounting bracket .
4. Tighten the 2 lower bolts first, then tighten the 2 upper bolts. Refer to the torque chart for torque values.
5. Connect the generator field circuit wiring connector. Push the RED locking tab to lock connector.
6. Install the B+ terminal nut and wire making sure the terminal is properly oriented with the anti-rotation tab.
7. Tighten nut. Refer to the torque chart for torque value.
8. Install the generator drive belt. Refer to the Cooling section for more information.
9. Install the engine cover.
10. Connect battery negative cable.