Alternator: Service and Repair

GENERATOR







Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.







4. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the right lower splash shield.







5. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor and release the 2 wiring harness locators from the generator splash shield.
6. Remove the lower generator boot pin-type retainer, fold the boot upward and disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. With the generator boot folded upward, position the protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ nut and terminal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. NOTE: The 3 generator studs and nuts may be replaced with 3 bolts (W709986-S437) to ease the installation of the generator.

Remove the 3 generator nuts and stud bolts.
- To install, tighten the generator stud bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- To install, tighten the new generator bolts or generator nuts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

9. Remove the generator shield and the generator.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.