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Generator Bracket Replacement 3.8 L

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove generator rear brace. Refer to Generator Brace Replacement .
  2. Remove the fuel rail from the upper intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8 L.

  3. Object Number: 165246  Size: SH
  4. Remove the generator brace bracket bolts.
  5. Remove the generator bracket from the cylinder head.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 165246  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator bracket to the cylinder head.
  2. Install the generator brace bracket bolts.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the generator brace bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  4. Install the fuel rail to the upper intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8 L.
  5. Install the generator rear brace. Refer to Generator Brace Replacement .

Generator Bracket Replacement 5.7 L Front

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 550637  Size: SH
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 5.7 L.
  2. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  3. Remove the generator bracket bolt and bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 550637  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator bracket and bolt.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the generator bracket bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  3. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
  4. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement - Accessory in Engine Mechanical - 5.7 L.

Generator Bracket Replacement 5.7 L Rear

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 211626  Size: SH
  1. Remove the generator rear mounting bolt (to generator) (1).
  2. Remove the generator rear mounting bolt (to engine) (2).
  3. Remove the generator rear bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 211626  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator rear bracket.
  2. Install the generator rear mounting bolt (to generator) (1) hand tight.
  3. Install the generator rear mounting bolt (to engine) (2).
  4. Tighten

        • Tighten the generator rear mounting bolt (to generator) (1) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
        • Tighten the generator rear mounting bolt (to engine) (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).