FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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REMOVAL

Remove Battery Cable At Shock Tower:




1. Disconnect battery negative cable from remote negative terminal on shock tower.
2. Unplug field circuit from generator.
3. Remove B+ terminal cover by spreading the cover with a small flat blade tool.

Wiring Connections:




4. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.

Generator:




5. Loosen adjusting T-bolt, but do not remove.
6. Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
7. Loosen adjusting bolt to allow removal of the generator drive belt. Refer to the Cooling System.
8. Remove adjusting T-bolt.
9. Remove pivot bolt, do not drop spacer.
10. Release generator from mounting bracket and move it toward passenger head lamp bucket.
11. Remove generator from head lamp bucket area.

INSTALLATION
1. For installation, reverse above procedures. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart.