Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The 5.4L engine is shown, the 4.6L engine is similar.

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. If equipped with the 4.6L engine, remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. If equipped with the 5.4L engine, remove the air cleaner inlet pipe.
4. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the front end accessory drive belt aside.
5. Release the generator harness locator from the generator bracket.
6. Remove the 4 bolts and the generator bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

7. Loosen the 2 generator bolts and position the generator aside to access the electrical connections.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
9. Position the generator B+ protective boot aside and remove the generator B+ nut and terminal, and remove the generator.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.