Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator

NOTE: 5.4L with A/C shown, other engines similar.









Removal and Installation

All vehicles

1. Disconnect the battery.

5.4L and 6.8L

2. Loosen the Air Cleaner (ACL) clamp and remove the ACL (Air Cleaner) element, ACL (Air Cleaner) tray and ACL (Air Cleaner) inlet.

4.6L

3. Remove the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe.


All vehicles

4. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise (vehicles with A/C) or counterclockwise (vehicles without A/C) and position the accessory drive belt aside.

5. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

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


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


8. Remove the 2 bolts and the generator.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).


9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.