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Generator Brace Replacement - Auxiliary Front Brace 3100 Engine L82

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the generator front brace nut from the intake manifold.

  2. Object Number: 162164  Size: SH
  3. Remove the generator mounting bracket upper bolt from the generator.
  4. Remove the generator front brace from the engine.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the generator front brace to the engine.
  2. Install the generator mounting bracket upper bolt to the generator.

  3. Object Number: 162164  Size: SH

    Tighten
    Tighten the generator rear brace bolts to 50  N·m (37   lb   ft).

  4. Install the generator front brace nut to the intake manifold.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the generator rear brace bolts to 25  N·m (18   lb   ft).

Generator Brace Replacement - Auxiliary Front Brace L36/L67 Engines

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the generator front brace nuts.

  2. Object Number: 162160  Size: SH
  3. Remove the generator front brace from the engine.

  4. Object Number: 162169  Size: SH

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the generator front brace to the engine.

  2. Object Number: 162169  Size: SH
  3. Install the generator front brace nuts.

  4. Object Number: 162160  Size: SH

    Tighten
    Tighten the generator rear brace bolts to 30  N·m (22   lb   ft).