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Generator Replacement LC3

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the generator drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Removal.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  4. Remove the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 927948  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt from the generator coolant hose assembly on the generator.
  7. Disconnect the generator coolant hose assembly from the generator port.

  8. Object Number: 1237975  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).

  10. Object Number: 1237973  Size: SH
  11. Remove the starter cable terminal from the generator:
  12. 8.1. Slide the boot (1) back along the cable.
    8.2. Remove the starter cable nut (2).
    8.3. Remove the starter cable terminal (3) from the stud (4).

    Object Number: 927950  Size: SH
  13. Remove the upper generator bolt from the generator.

  14. Object Number: 1237972  Size: SH
  15. Remove the idler pulley thru-bolt (1).
  16. Remove the idler pulley nut (2).
  17. Remove the idler pulley assembly (3).
  18. Remove the generator (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 927952  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 927950  Size: SH
  3. Install the upper generator bolt and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 1237972  Size: SH
  5. Install the idler pulley assembly (3) and bolt (1).
  6. Install the nut (2).
  7. Tighten the generator fasteners to the following torque values:

    4.1. Tighten the idler pulley bolt (1) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
    4.2. Tighten the idler pulley nut (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1237973  Size: SH
  8. Install the starter cable terminal to the generator:
  9. 5.1. Install the starter cable terminal to the stud.
    5.2. Install the starter cable nut  (2) and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
    5.3. Slide the boot (1) over the generator stud (4).
  10. Position the generator coolant hose assembly to the generator and secure with the bolt and tighten to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  11. Object Number: 1237975  Size: SH
  12. Connect the generator electrical connector  (1).
  13. Install the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
  14. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable (2). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  16. Install the generator drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Removal.

Generator Replacement LH2

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  3. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  4. Remove the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 927948  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt from the generator coolant hose assembly on the generator.
  7. Disconnect the generator coolant hose assembly from the generator port.

  8. Object Number: 1237975  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).

  10. Object Number: 1237973  Size: SH
  11. Remove the starter cable terminal from the generator:
  12. 8.1. Slide the boot (1) back along the cable.
    8.2. Remove the starter cable nut (2).
    8.3. Remove the starter cable terminal (3) from the stud (4).

    Object Number: 927950  Size: SH
  13. Remove the upper generator bolt from the generator.

  14. Object Number: 1237972  Size: SH
  15. Remove the idler pulley thru-bolt (1).
  16. Remove the idler pulley nut (2).
  17. Remove the idler pulley assembly (3).
  18. Remove the generator (4).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 927952  Size: SH
  1. Install the generator.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 927950  Size: SH
  3. Install the upper generator bolts and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  4. Object Number: 1237972  Size: SH
  5. Install the idler pulley assembly (3) and bolt (1).
  6. Install the nut (2).
  7. Tighten the generator fasteners to the following torque values:

    4.1. Tighten the idler pulley bolt (1) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
    4.2. Tighten the idler pulley nut (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1237973  Size: SH
  8. Install the starter cable terminal to the generator:
  9. 5.1. Install the starter cable terminal to the stud.
    5.2. Install the starter cable nut (2) and tighten to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
    5.3. Slide the boot (1) over the generator stud (4).
  10. Position the generator coolant hose assembly to the generator and secure with the bolt and tighten to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  11. Object Number: 1237975  Size: SH
  12. Connect the generator electrical connector (1).
  13. Install the front suspension crossmember. Refer to Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement.
  14. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  16. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.