Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR

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 will 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, or refer to Belt Schematics in Cooling System.

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Disconnect negative cable from battery before removing battery output wire from generator. Failure to do so can result in injury.

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove engine oil fill cap and engine oil dipstick.
3. Remove plastic decorative engine cover. Cover snaps onto engine.
4. Remove generator drive belt. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
5. Remove protective plastic cover from B+ stud at top of generator.
6. Remove nut securing battery output cable to B+ terminal at top of generator.
7. Unplug field terminal connector at rear of generator.




8. Loosen support bracket bolts (3) and nut (2).




9. Remove two generator mounting bolts (2).
10. Remove generator from vehicle

INSTALLATION




1. Position generator (1) to engine.
2. Install generator mounting bolts/nuts (2) and tighten to 54 N.m (42 ft. lbs.).




3. Tighten support bracket bolts (3) and nut (2).
4. Connect field terminal connector at rear of generator.
5. Install battery output cable and nut to B+ terminal at top of generator and tighten to 13 N.m (115 in. lbs.)
6. Install protective plastic cover to B+ stud at top of generator.
7. Install generator drive belt. Refer to Cooling System for procedure.
8. Install engine oil fill cap and engine oil dipstick.
9. Install plastic decorative engine cover. Cover snaps onto engine.
10. Connect negative battery cable.
11. Check charging system for proper operation.