Alternator: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

WARNING: BATTERIES(10653) NORMALLY PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES WHICH CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. DO NOT ALLOW FLAMES, SPARKS OR LIGHTED TOBACCO TO COME NEAR THE BATTERY. WHEN CHARGING OR WORKING NEAR THE BATTERY, ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR FACE AND PROTECT YOUR EYES. ALWAYS PROVIDE VENTILATION.

WARNING: WHEN LIFTING A PLASTIC-CASED BATTERY, EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON THE END WALLS COULD CAUSE ACID TO SPEW THROUGH THE VENT CAPS, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. LIFT WITH A BATTERY CARRIER OR WITH YOUR HANDS ON OPPOSITE CORNERS.

WARNING: KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. ALSO, SHIELD YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING NEAR THE BATTERY TO PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE SPLASHING OF THE ACID SOLUTION. IN CASE OF ACID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES. IF ACID IS SWALLOWED, DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK OR WATER, FOLLOWED BY MILK OF MAGNESIA, A BEATEN EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

NOTE: The voltage regulator (VR)(10316) is the only internally serviceable component On this generator (GEN)( 10346).
















Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove accessory drive belt from generator.
3. Disconnect electrical harness connector and output terminal wiring.
4. Remove nut and position engine control sensor wiring out of the way.
5. Remove two bolts and one stud bolt.
6. Remove generator from vehicle.

Installation

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.
2. Tighten generator mounting bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).
3. Tighten engine control sensor wiring mounting nut to 15-20 Nm (1 1-14 lb-ft).
4. Tighten generator output nut to 9-12 Nm (80-106 lb-in)