Alternator: Service and Repair

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Removal and Installation

NOTICE: 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. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

2. For Navigator, release the 2 retainers and remove the engine cover.

3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) intake pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe.

4. Rotate the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.

5. Remove the harness locator from the generator bracket.

6. Remove the 4 bolts and the generator bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

9. Position the generator B+ protective cover aside, remove and discard the nut, then position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- Install a new B+ terminal nut and tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

10. Remove the generator.

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.