Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR






Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not allow any metal object to come in contact with the generator housing and internal diode cooling fins. A short circuit may result and burn out the diodes.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
5. Position the generator B+ cable aside.
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. Remove the generator lower air duct bolt.
8. Press the locking tab to release the generator lower air duct from the generator and remove the lower air duct.
9. Remove the pin-type retainer from the bottom of the generator shield.
10. Remove the generator shield nut and the generator shield.
11. Remove the generator stud nut.
12. Remove the generator stud.
13. Remove the 2 generator bolts and the generator.
14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.