Removal and Installation

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. Refer to "FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY"




4. Slide stabilizer downward.
5. Remove alternator, power steering pump and fan belt. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
6. Disconnect alternator connector.
7. Disconnect oil pressure switch harness connector.




8. Remove "B" terminal nut.
9. Remove alternator upper bolt and lower bolt, using power tools.
10. Remove alternator stay bolt using power tools.
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.

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:
Torque: 118 Nm (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)

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

CAUTION: Be sure to tighten "B" terminal nut carefully.