Alternator: Service and Repair

Generator - 5.4L (4V)









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery.

3. Rotate the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) tensioner clockwise and position the FEAD belt aside.

4. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

5. Remove the 2 upper generator bolts.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

6. Remove the power steering tube bracket nut and position the bracket aside.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. Remove and discard the 4 stabilizer bracket nuts, then remove the stabilizer bar brackets and position the sway bar aside.
- To install, tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).

8. Disconnect the generator electrical connector and remove the harness retainer pushpin from the rear of the generator.
- Position the harness aside.

9. Position the generator B+ protective boot aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 17 Nm (150 lb-in).

10. Remove the lower generator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

11. Remove the generator.

12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.