Removal and Installtion

Removal and Installation

A/T (2WD) MODELS

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine undercover, using power tools.




3. Remove stabilizer clamps (1).
4. Slide stabilizer (2) downward.
5. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt.




6. Remove oil pressure switch harness clip (A) from alternator stay (1).
7. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector (2).
8. Remove alternator stay mounting bolts (B) and alternator stay (1), using power tools.
9. Remove alternator mounting bolt (C), using power tools.




10. Disconnect alternator connector (1).
11. Remove "B" terminal nut (2).
12. Remove harness clip and water hose bracket bolts (A) from alternator.
13. Remove alternator assembly downward.

ALTERNATOR PULLEY INSPECTION
Perform the following.
- Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.
- Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.

Alternator pulley nut: 118 N.m (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)

Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
- Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to MA-12, "Checking Drive Belts". Testing and Inspection

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten B terminal nut carefully.