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Alternator: Service and Repair




Generator Replacement (LFX)

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Remove the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement.

3. Remove the positive battery cable protective cap at the generator terminal.

4. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the generator.

5. Remove the positive battery cable fastener (2) at the generator.

6. Remove the positive battery cable terminal (3) from the generator.

7. Remove the drive belt from the generator and idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.




8. Remove the idler pulley fastener (1) and idler pulley (2).

9. Remove the generator fasteners (3) and the generator mounting stud (4).

10. Remove the generator (5).

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

1. Position the generator (5) to the engine.

2. Install the generator mounting stud (4) to the cylinder head and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

3. Loosely install the generator fasteners (3).

4. Loosely install the idler pulley (2) and idler pulley fastener.

5. Tighten the idler pulley fastener (1) to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).

6. Tighten the generator mounting fasteners (3) to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).




7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (1) to the generator.

9. Install the positive battery cable terminal (3) to the generator.

10. Install the positive battery cable fastener (2) to the generator and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

11. Install the positive battery cable protective cap to the generator terminal.

12. Install the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement.

13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

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