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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
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2000 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the heater hose brace bolt from the generator.
4. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
5. Remove the generator from the mounting bracket.
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. Remove the generator output (BAT) terminal retaining nut from the generator.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Connect the generator output (BAT) terminal wire.
Ensure the insulating boot is covering the terminal nut.
Tighten
Tighten the generator output (BAT) terminal nut to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).
2. Connect the generator electrical connector.
3. Install the generator to the generator mounting bracket.
4. Install the generator mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
5. Install the heater hose bracket bolt to the generator.
Tighten
Tighten the heater hose bracket to the generator bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Install the drive belt.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the heater hose brace bolt from the generator.
4. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
5. Remove the generator from the mounting bracket.
6. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. Remove the generator output (BAT) terminal retaining nut from the generator.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Connect the generator output (BAT) terminal wire.
Ensure the insulating boot is covering the terminal nut.
Tighten
Tighten the generator output (BAT) terminal nut to 17 N.m (12 lb ft).
2. Connect the generator electrical connector.
3. Install the generator to the generator mounting bracket.
4. Install the generator mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
5. Install the heater hose bracket bolt to the generator.
Tighten
Tighten the heater hose bracket to the generator bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Install the drive belt.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.