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 & Installation (3.0L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove drive belt from pulley. Raise and support vehicle. Remove bolts, pin-type retainers and lower splash shield. Remove 3 mounting bolts from generator. Hand support generator and rotate to access electrical connections. Disconnect wiring from generator. Remove generator. To install reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Removal (3.9L)
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove engine cover and air cleaner inlet tube. Remove drive belt from pulley. Raise and support vehicle. Remove 5 bolts and lower splash shield. Remove generator mounting bolts. Rotate generator to access B+ terminal, and remove nut. Slightly lower generator and disconnect electrical connectors. Rotate and remove generator.
Installation
Position generator and connect electrical connectors. Rotate generator to access B+ terminal, install cable and nut. Install pivot bolt and nut, leave loose. Install generator expanding bushing/bolt assembly and tighten to specification in 2 steps. Install remaining mounting bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install lower splash shield. Lower vehicle, install drive belt to generator pulley and air cleaner inlet tube. Reconnect negative battery cable.