Alternator: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen alternator adjustment nut.
3. Turn front wheels fully to right, then raise and support vehicle.
4. Remove lower splash shield.
5. Disconnect alternator wiring.
6. Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
7. Remove alternator drive belt.
8. Remove three bolts from pivot bracket.
9. Remove pivot nut from T-bolt while supporting alternator.
10. Lower alternator and remove through wheelwell.
11. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Torque alternator mounting bolts to 40 ft.-lbs.
b. Torque alternator feed terminal nut to 75 in.-lbs.