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Alternator: Service and Repair




Generator - Gasoline Engines









Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery.

2. If equipped with 5.4L engine, remove the air cleaner intake pipe.

3. Release the accessory drive belt tension and remove the drive belt from the generator pulley.

4. Remove the 4 bolts and the generator bracket.
- Release the harness locator.

- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

5. Remove the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

6. Disconnect the 2 generator electrical connectors.

7. NOTICE: When installing the generator, make sure to hand-start the generator B+ terminal nut to prevent cross-threading.

Remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.

- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

8. Remove the generator.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.