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Alternator: Service and Repair












1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator and voltage regulator assembly.
3. Remove accessory drive belt from alternator pulley
4. Remove mounting bolts and alternator.
5. Reverse procedure to install. Torque upper mounting bolt to 16-21 ft lb, lower mounting bolt to 30-40 ft lb, and terminal nut to 6.6-8.8 ft lb.