Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR

REMOVAL

WARNING: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE (B+ WIRE) FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove generator drive belt. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
5. Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of generator. Disconnect terminal from generator.
6. Disconnect field wire connector at rear of generator by pushing on connector tab.




7. Remove generator support bracket nut (4) and bolt (3). Remove support bracket (1).




8. Remove 2 generator mounting bolts (1).
9. Remove generator (2) from vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Position generator (2) to engine and install 2 mounting bolts (1).
2. Tighten bolts.




3. Position support bracket (1) to generator and install bolt (3) and nut (4). Tighten bolt / nut.
4. Snap field wire connector into rear of generator.
5. Install B+ terminal eyelet to generator output stud. Tighten mounting nut.
6. Lower vehicle.

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 may be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat. Refer to belt routing label in engine compartment.

7. Install generator drive belt.
8. Install negative battery cable to battery.