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Charging System - Generator and Regulator Ford Explorer Sport Trac II

Charging System 2 illustrations ~372 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Generator, 4.0L
Generator pulley ratio2.59:1
Rating70/121 amp (max) @ 1,800-6,000 generator RPM, approx. 500-2,000 engine RPM
Voltage regulator typeElectronic internal with generator
Generator, 4.6L
Generator pulley ratio2.72:1
Rating82/135 amp (max) @ 1,800-6,000 generator RPM, approx. 500-2,000 engine RPM
Voltage regulator typeElectronic internal with generator

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Generator B+ terminal nut8
Generator bolts (4.0L)47
Generator bolts (4.6L)25
Generator bracket bolts (4.6L)10
Generator pulley nut109
Radial adapter cap and nut11

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The charging system consists of the following components

  1. Generator
  2. Integral voltage regulator

The generator is belt-driven by the engine accessory drive system. The generator has an internal voltage regulator that is not replaced separately. The generator and voltage regulator are repaired as an assembly.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: Generator - 4.0L SOHC
ItemPart NumberDescription
16B209Front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt tensioner
28620FEAD belt
3W705790-S901Generator B+ terminal nut
4Generator B+ terminal (part of 14300)
5Generator electrical connectors (part of 14300)
6W500328-S437Generator bolts (3 required)
710300Generator
8N807805Generator pulley nut
910344Generator pulley

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article.
  2. Rotate the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the FEAD belt aside.
  3. Position the protective cover aside and remove and discard the generator B+ terminal nut. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  4. Disconnect the generator B+ terminal and the 2 electrical connectors.
  5. Remove the 3 bolts and the generator. To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. If necessary, remove the nut and the generator pulley. To install, tighten to 109 Nm (80 lb-ft).
  7. If necessary, remove the cap and nut and position the radial adapter aside. To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Install a new generator B+ terminal nut.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Generator - 4.6L
ItemPart NumberDescription
16B209Front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt tensioner
28620FEAD belt
3Generator harness locators (3 required) (part of 14305)
4N807309Generator bracket bolts (4 required)
510153Generator bracket
6N811268Generator bolts (2 required)
7Generator electrical connector (part of 14305)
8W705790-S901Generator B+ terminal nut
9Generator B+ terminal (part of 14305)
1010300Generator
11N807805Generator pulley nut
1210344Generator pulley
  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables) article.
  2. Remove the throttle body (TB). For additional information, refer to «FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.6L (3V)»(/ford/explorer-sport-trac/ii-2006-2010/remont/fuel-system/#fuel-system-and-engine-controls-46l-3v) article.
  3. Rotate the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt tensioner clockwise and position the FEAD aside.
  4. Remove the 3 harness locators from the generator bracket.
  5. Remove the 4 bolts and the generator bracket. To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  6. Loosen the 2 bolts and position the generator aside. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  7. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  8. Position the protective cover aside, remove and discard the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  9. Remove the generator.
  10. If necessary, remove the nut and the generator pulley. To install, tighten to 109 Nm (80 lb-ft).
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Install a new generator B+ terminal nut.