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Alternator: Service and Repair




Generator Replacement (LZ4)

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Reposition the generator terminal protective boot (1).
4. Remove the generator terminal nut (4).
5. Remove the engine harness terminal (3) from the generator.
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (2).




7. Remove the generator pivot bolt (1).
8. Remove the generator bolt (2).
9. Remove the generator stud (3).
10. Remove the generator (4) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the generator (4) to the vehicle.

Note: Hand start all bolts before finalizing any torques.

2. Install the generator stud (3) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
3. Install the generator bolt (2) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
4. Install the generator pivot bolt (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




5. Connect the generator electrical connector (2).
6. Install the engine harness terminal (3) to the generator.
7. Install the generator terminal nut (4) and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).
8. Position the generator terminal protective boot (1).
9. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).