Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Alternator Replacement








Remove

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Terminal connector and battery lead from the back of the generator
3. Drive belt.
4. Bolt at the back of the generator.
5. Two mounting bolts.

- On the 4.3L engine, move the oil filler tube aside.

6. Generator from the mounting bracket.

Install

1. Generator (and oil filler tube bracket on the 4.3L engine) to the mounting bracket with bolts.
2. Bolt at the back of the generator.
3. Drive belt.

- Tighten the bolts:

Top 50 N.m (37 Ft. lbs.)
Bottom 25 N.m (18 Ft. lbs.)

4. Terminal connector and battery lead to the back of the generator.
5. Negative battery cable.