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Generator, Air Cooled






Generator, Air Cooled

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Tory TB 60 Socket (T40087)

Observe notes on contact corrosion => [ Contact Corrosion ] Contact Corrosion.

Removing






When installing, reinstall all cable ties that were loosened or cut during removal in the same locations.

- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (ND) wire. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Carefully remove engine cover successively from the 4 locking bolts- arrows -.








Risk of destroying if the running direction of a used ribbed belt is reversed.

Before removing ribbed belt, marking running direction with chalk or a felt-tip pen for reinstallation.

- To release the tension the ribbed belt, move the tensioner in - direction of arrow - using the (T40087).

- Remove ribbed belt from tensioning roller.

- Remove right front wheel.






- Remove screws and remove the noise insulation in the front - 1 - and in the rear - 2 -.

- Remove stabilizer bar.

- Remove the screw - arrow - and move the Fuel cooler pump (V166) with coolant hoses and electrical connector still connected to the side.






- Detach wiring harnesses - 1 - and - 2 - from generator.






- Free up electrical wiring harness.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove generator.






If alternator sticks in holder, install screw again down as far as the last 2 turns.

Carefully strike on bolt heads using flat side of hammer - doing this loosens sleeves of generator mount.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Replace self-locking nuts.

- Slightly drive back sleeves for retaining bolts in order for easier installation of generator.

Tight sleeves for generator mount must be made smooth-running, otherwise clamping force of sleeve is too little despite correct torque.

- Install stabilizer bar.

- Fit poly V-belt over pulleys.






1. Generator

2. Idler pulley

3. Idler pulley

4. Coolant pump

5. Idler pulley

6. Vane pump

7. A/C Compressor

8. Tensioner for ribbed belt

9. Vibration damper


When installing ribbed belt, be sure that it is seated correctly on belt pulleys.

- Connect battery. Refer to => [ Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Start the engine and verify that the belt is running properly.

Tightening Specifications