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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009SILVERADO 3500 4WD V8-6.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORSERVICE AND REPAIRGENERATOR REPLACEMENT
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4WD V8-6.0L
Generator Replacement
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4WD V8-6.0LSECTION Generator Replacement
Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory) .
4. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the generator.
5. Reposition the generator battery jumper cable boot (3).
6. Remove the generator battery jumper cable nut (2) from the generator.
7. Remove the generator battery jumper cable terminal (1) from the generator stud.
8. Remove the generator bolts.
9. Remove the generator.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the generator.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution) .
2. Install the generator bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb ft).
3. Install the generator battery jumper cable terminal (1) to the generator stud.
4. Install the generator battery jumper cable nut (2) to the generator.
Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
5. Position the generator battery jumper cable boot (3).
6. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the generator.
7. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory) .
8. Install the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Single Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Auxiliary Battery) (Service and Repair)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With Dual Batteries) (Service and Repair) .
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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.