Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator









Removal

NOTE: The radial arm adapter is a serviceable item. Do not replace the generator if the radial arm adapter is the only concern.

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

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

3. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

4. NOTE: Do not remove the RH halfshaft to install a new radial arm adapter. The RH halfshaft only needs to be removed if installing a new generator.

Remove the RH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to Front Drive Halfshafts Removal and Replacement.

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 nuts.

11. Remove the 2 generator studs.

12. Remove the generator 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.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

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

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

4. Install the 2 generator 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 17 Nm (150 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 Front Drive Halfshafts Removal and Replacement.

12. Connect the generator electrical connector.

13. Connect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.