Alternator: Service and Repair
Generator
Special Service Tools
Accessory belt tensioner
303-703
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2 Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Cover - 4.2L, Vehicles Without: Supercharger Service and Repair
3
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
4 Remove the air deflector. For additional information, refer to Air Deflector
5 Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
6 Remove the air cleaner housing cover.
7 Release the accessory drive belt.
- Using the special tool 303-703, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter-clockwise.
8 Detach the wiring harness.
9 Release the battery positive cable protective cover.
10 Disconnect the battery positive cable from the generator.
11 Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
12 Remove the right-hand engine mounting retaining nut.
13 Using a suitable hydraulic jack, raise and support the engine.
- Make sure the engine mounting is raised no more than 25 mm (0.984 '').
14 Remove the steering gear shaft pinch bolt.
15 Remove the retaining bolts.
16 Support and release the power steering rack.
17 Remove the engine mounting and bracket assembly.
18 Remove the nut and bolt.
19 Remove the generator.
Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 21 Nm.
2 Tighten to 40 Nm.
3 Tighten to 25 Nm.
4 Tighten to 12 Nm.
5 Tighten to 100 Nm.
6 Tighten to 35 Nm.