Generator - Installation

5.7L





1. Position the generator (2) and install the upper generator retaining bolt (1) finger tight.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.





3. Position the generator B+ terminal eyelet to the generator output stud, install the retaining nut (3) and tighten to 13 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the insulator cover (2) onto the B+ output terminal.
5. Snap the field wire connector (1) into the rear of the generator.





6. Position the generator support bracket (3) to the engine mount, install the retaining nut (1) finger tight.
7. Position the generator support bracket (3) to the generator and install the retaining bolt (2) finger tight.
8. Install the remaining generator retaining bolt and tighten both lower retaining bolts to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).
9. Tighten the generator support bracket (3) to engine mount retaining nut (1) to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





10. Position transmission cooler line (2) and install the transmission cooler line retainer clamp (1) to the right crossmember (3).





11. Position the belly pan and install the belly pan retainers (1).
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Tighten the generator upper retaining bolt to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTION: Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.





14. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (8) clockwise until it contacts the stop, install the accessory drive belt (2) onto the pulleys and slowly release the tensioner.





15. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten the nut (1) to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).