Alternator: Service and Repair

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REMOVAL







1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.







3. Remove the power steering hose bracket from the generator bracket.







4. Remove the generator bolts and the Generator (GEN).







5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.
1. Disconnect the two generator electrical connectors.
2. Remove the battery positive nut and washer.
3. Disconnect the battery positive cable.

INSTALLATION

















1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.