Generator Replacement

Generator Replacement (3.6L)

Removal Procedure

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the drive belt from the alternator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the alternator.
5. Reposition the protective boot from the alternator output terminal for access.
6. Remove the alternator output terminal nut (1) and disconnect the battery positive lead from the alternator.




7. Remove the alternator to alternator retaining nuts (1).
8. Remove the alternator to alternator bracket retaining studs (2).
9. Remove the alternator from the vehicle (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the alternator (3) to the alternator mounting bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the alternator to alternator bracket retaining studs (2) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
3. Instal the alternator to alternator bracket retaining nuts (1) and tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).




4. Install the battery positive lead and the alternator terminal nut (1) to the alternator and tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb in).
5. Install the terminal boot.
6. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the alternator.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the drive belt to the alternator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).