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Charging System - Generator & Regulator Ford Five Hundred I

Charging System 3 illustrations ~250 words

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Generator
Rating75/120 amp (max) @ 1,800-6,000 generator RPM, approximately 500-2,000 engine RPM
Generator pulley ratio2.70:1
Voltage regulator typeElectronic internal with generator

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Generator nuts/bolts47
Generator B+ nut8
Generator stud bolts8

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

The generator on this vehicle has an internally mounted voltage regulator that is not replaced separately. A new voltage regulator and generator must be installed as an assembly. The red radial adapter can be replaced as a separate component.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Removal and Installation

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-lifting) .
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/ford/five-hundred/i-2004-2007/remont/charging-system/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
  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. 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.