Alternator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Remove the air intake tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
3. Relieve the accessory drive belt tension and move the belt off the generator pulley. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts Brackets and Accessories.
4. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.







5. Remove the front lower splash shield.







6. Remove the top nut and through bolt.







7. Remove the bolts.







8. Turn the generator slightly to access the generator positive cable nut and remove the nut.







9. Lower the generator slightly and disconnect the electrical connector.
10. Remove the generator.
^ Rotate the generator to gain access for removal.
^ Remove the generator.

INSTALLATION







1. Position the generator and connect the electrical connector.







2. Rotate generator to gain access to the generator positive terminal and install cable and nut.







3. Install the generator and tighten in the sequence shown.
1 Loosely assemble the pivot bolt and nut.
2 Install the expanding bushing and bolt assembly in two stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten the bolt to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
^ Stage 2: Tighten the bolt an additional 90 degrees.
3 Install the bolt.
4. Install the front lower splash shield.
5. Lower the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
6. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
7. Install the air intake tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
8. Connect the battery cable ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.