Alternator: Service and Repair

WARNING: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY.

REMOVAL

Bullet Connector:

1. Disconnect positive battery cable at bullet connector near power steering pump.
2. Remove air cleaner.
3. Remove generator drive belt.

Generator:

4. Remove 2 bolts from generator bracket.
5. Slide generator forward.
6. Unplug field connector from rear of generator.
7. Remove battery positive from side of generator.
8. Remove generator from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Reverse removal procedures to install. Tighten generator hardware as follows:
1. Tighten the generator upper mounting bolt to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.). Tighten the generator lower mounting bolt to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.). Tighten the battery terminal nut to 8.5 Nm (75 in. lbs.).

CAUTION:
- Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged.

- When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. The water pump will be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat.