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 (2.0L)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove engine air intake resonator, mass airflow sensor and air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect wiring from generator.
- Raise and support vehicle. Disengage drive belt from pulley. Remove generator mounting bolts and mounting bracket. Lower vehicle. Remove power steering hose bracket. Remove generator. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal (2.5L)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove right wheel assembly.
- Remove cotter pin and nut. Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle using Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3290-D (or equivalent).
- Remove two screws from right side splash shield. Remove splash shield.
- Disengage drive belt from generator pulley. Remove generator brace bolts. Remove brace from the rear of generator. Remove two generator bolts.
- Lower vehicle. Remove generator from mounting bracket and position it on subframe. Disconnect connectors from generator. Remove generator from vehicle
Installation (2.5L)
- Position generator through right fender well. Install two connector packs. Install spade connector and nut. Tighten nut to 80-97 INCH lbs. (9-11 Nm.).
- Raise vehicle. Position generator to mounting bracket and install two retainers. Tighten retainers to 29-40 ft. lbs. (40-50 Nm).
- Install generator brace and two bolts. Tighten bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30Nm). Install drive belt.
- Install splash shield and two screws. Install tie rod end to right steering knuckles. Install nut and tighten to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm). Install new cotter pin.
- Install right wheel assembly. Tighten wheel nuts to 63 ft. lbs. (85 Nm). Lower vehicle. Connect battery ground cable. Start engine and check operation of generator.
- Remove generator. Remove 4 Torx screws from regulator and separate regulator and brush holder from generator.
- Holding regulator in one hand, pry off the cap covering "A" terminal screw head with a screwdriver. Remove 2 screws attaching regulator to brush holder ("A" and "F" terminal screws). (Scheme 3) Separate regulator from brush holder. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten screws to 25-35 INCH lbs. (2.8-4.0 N.m).
Scheme 3
