Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator - 5.0L









Removal and Installation

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

2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering [1][2]Diagrams.

3. Rotate the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counter counterclockwise and position the FEAD belt aside.

4. Position the generator B+ protective boot aside, remove the B+ terminal nut and position the B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

5. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

6. Remove the upper generator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

7. Remove the lower generator bolt and the generator.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.