FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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GENERATOR


Flywheel Holding Tool:






Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.







3. Remove the power steering hose bracket nut from the generator mounting bolt.







4. NOTE: The left side bolt will come out with the generator.

Remove the upper generator bolts.

5. Remove the RH front wheel and tire assembly.







6. Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
1 Remove the 4 pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the 3 fender screws.
3 Remove the lower screw.







7. Remove the screws and the generator splash shield.







8. Remove the torque converter inspection cover.







9. Install the flywheel holding tool.







10. NOTE:
- The crankshaft pulley bolt has a reverse thread.
- The crankshaft pulley and bolt are a molded composite and are one piece.

Remove the bolt and the crankshaft pulley.







11. Lower the generator to allow access to the electrical connectors.
1 Disconnect the crankshaft sensor.
2 Release the oxygen sensor connector locator from the bracket.
3 Remove the lower generator bolt.







12. Disconnect the regulator electrical connector.







13. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
1 Remove the B+ connector nut.
2 Disconnect the B+ connector and remove the generator.

14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.