Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: Record all pre-set radio stations.

1. Ignition Off.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.

CAUTION: EXHAUST SYSTEM REMAINS HOT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.

3. Remove accessory drive belt.
4. Remove belt tensioner to engine block bolts and remove tensioner.




5. Disconnect generator electrical connections.
6. Remove upper generator to engine block bolts.
7. Turn steering wheel into a right turn for access to lower generator bolt.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON THE HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

8. Jack or raise vehicle on hoist.
9. Remove lower generator bolt and generator from engine block.

INSTALLATION
1. Guide generator into engine block with upper mounting bolt positioned in generator.
2. Position generator and finger tighten upper mounting bolt.
3. Raise vehicle on hoist.
4. Install lower generator mounting bolt.

Torque:
Generator Assembly-to-Engine Block Bolts: 35 N.m (26 ft-lbs)

5. Connect electrical connections.

Torque:
B+ Cable-to-Generator Nut: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)

6. Lower vehicle.
7. Tighten upper generator mounting bolts.

Torque:
Generator Assembly-to-Engine Block Bolts: 35 N.m (26 ft-lbs)

8. Install belt tensioner to engine block.

Torque:
Belt Tensioner-to-Engine Block Bolts: 40 N.m (30 ft-lbs)

9. Install accessory drive belt.
10. Connect negative battery cable.

Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft-lbs)

11. Reprogram radio stations.