REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Removal
| WARNING | Disconnect negative cable from battery before removing battery output wire (B+ wire) from generator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to electrical system. |
- Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
- Remove generator drive belt.
- Unsnap plastic cable protector cover from B+ mounting stud.
- 3.7L & 5.7L Engines Remove generator pivot and mounting bolts/nut. Position generator for access to wire connectors.
- 4.7L Engines Remove 3 generator mounting bolts. Position generator for access to wire connectors.
- On all models, remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of generator. Disconnect terminal from generator.
- Disconnect field wire connector at rear of generator.
- Remove generator from vehicle.
Installation
- Position generator to engine and snap field wire connector into rear of generator.
- Install B+ terminal to generator mounting stud. Tighten nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-166557-S31567214542004092300000) .
- Install generator mounting fasteners and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-166557-S31567214542004092300000) .
- Install generator drive belt.
- Snap cable protector cover to B+ mounting stud.
- Install negative battery cable to battery.