Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator









Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

4. Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

5. Remove the 3 bolts and the center support bracket.

6. Remove the 2 screws and the accessory drive splash shield.





7. Rotate the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt tensioner clockwise and remove the belt from the generator drive pulley. Position the FEAD belt aside.

8. Release the 2 retainers and remove the lower generator air duct.

9. Position the protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.

10. Remove the 2 generator mounting nuts.

11. Remove the 2 generator studs.

12. Remove the generator mounting bolt and the generator.

13. If necessary, remove the bolt and the generator upper air duct.

Installation

1. If removed, install the generator upper air duct and the bolt.

2. Install the generator and generator mounting bolt. Hand-tighten the bolt. Do not tighten the bolt at this time.

3. Install the 2 generator studs.
- Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).

4. Install the 2 generator mounting nuts.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

5. Tighten the generator bolt.
- Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).

6. Position the generator B+ terminal on the generator and install the nut.
- Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (106 lb-in) and position the protective cover on the nut.

7. Install the lower generator air duct.

8. Rotate the FEAD belt tensioner clockwise and install the FEAD belt.

9. Position the accessory drive splash shield and install the 2 screws.
- Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

10. Install the center support bracket and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

11. Install the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints.

12. Connect the generator electrical connector.

13. Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.