Alternator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Use a tight fitting 13 mm wrench that is at least 46 cm (18 in) long or J 37059 when rotating the drive belt tensioner in order to avoid personal injury.

2. Remove the serpentine belt.
3. Remove the generator mounting bolts.

CAUTION: Before removing or installing any electrical unit, or when a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with "live" or "hot all the times" exposed electrical terminals, disconnect the negative battery cable to help prevent personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or components. Unless instructed otherwise, the ignition switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position.

4. Disconnect the generator electrical connections.
5. Remove the generator assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the generator assembly.
2. Reconnect the generator electrical connections.
3. Install the generator mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

CAUTION: Use a tight fitting 13 mm wrench that is at least 46 cm (18 in) long or J 37059 when rotating the drive belt tensioner In order to avoid personal injury.

4. Install the serpentine belt.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.