Alternator: Service and Repair

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(s)

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Loosen the right-hand front wheel nuts.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
4. Remove the wheel.







5. Remove the splash shield.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the splash shield.
6. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.







7. Loosen the tie rod end castellated nut.
^ Remove and discard the cotter pin and loosen the castellated nut.

CAUTION: Leave the castellated nut in position to protect the ball joint stud.







8. Separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
1 Install the tie rod end remover.
2 Separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle.
^ Remove the castellated nut.

CAUTION: Protect the ball joint seal to prevent damage.







9. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors (generator removed for clarity).







10. Remove the generator rear support bracket bolt.







11. Remove the generator upper mounting bolt.







12. Remove the generator lower mounting bolt.







13. Remove the generator through the wheel housing.

INSTALLATION



























1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.