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 appropriate 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 drive belt from pulley. Raise and support vehicle. Remove 5 bolts and lower splash shield. Remove A/C suction line clip from radiator core support. Remove left A/C suction line lower bracket bolt and position bracket rearward. Remove generator mounting bolts. Rotate generator to access B+ terminal, and remove nut. Slightly lower generator and disconnect harness connectors. Rotate and remove generator.
Installation
Position generator and connect harness connectors. Rotate generator to access B+ terminal, install cable and nut. Install pivot bolt and nut, leave loose. Install generator expanding bushing/bolt assembly. Install remaining mounting bolt and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install A/C suction line lower bracket bolt and suction line clip. Install lower splash shield. Lower vehicle, install drive belt to generator pulley and air cleaner inlet tube. Reconnect negative battery cable.