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Generator and Regulator Lincoln Zephyr US

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ItemSpecification
Generator, 2.3L
Rating90/150 amp (max) @ 1,800-6,000 generator RPM, approximately 700-2,500 engine RPM
Generator pulley ratio2.45:1
Voltage regulator typeElectronic internal with generator
Generator, 3.0L
Rating90/150 amp (max) @ 1,800-6,000 generator RPM, approximately 500-2,000 engine RPM
Generator pulley ratio2.60:1
Voltage regulator typeElectronic internal with generator

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DescriptionNm
Generator B+ terminal nut12
Generator bolts47
Generator lower air duct bolts (2.3L)4
Generator nuts (2.3L)47
Generator shield nuts (2.3L)25
Generator stud bolts (2.3L)24
Generator stud bolt (3.0L)47
Generator upper air duct bolt (2.3L)8
Generator upper air duct nuts (2.3L)8

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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 1

Scheme 1: Generator - 2.3L
Scheme 1: Generator - 2.3L

Removal and Installation

  1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/lincoln/zephyr/us-2006-2006/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
  2. Remove the bolt, the 2 nuts and the generator upper air duct. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  3. Rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.
  4. Remove the 2 nuts and the generator shield. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  5. Press the locking tabs and remove the generator intermediate air duct.
  6. Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  7. Release the generator harness locator from the generator.
  8. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  9. Release the generator harness locator from the engine block.
  10. Disconnect the CKP sensor connector and position the generator harness aside.
  11. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and the generator. To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  12. If necessary, remove the 3 bolts and the generator lower air duct. To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
  13. If necessary, remove the 2 generator stud bolts. To install, tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Generator - 3.0L (4V)
Scheme 2: Generator - 3.0L (4V)
  1. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to «CLIMATE CONTROL»(/lincoln/zephyr/us-2006-2006/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#climate-control) .
  2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(/lincoln/zephyr/us-2006-2006/remont/body-electrical/#battery-mounting-and-cables) .
  3. Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  5. Remove the 3 bolts and the generator. To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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