Generator Replacement L61

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the air cleaner resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61).
3. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt and reposition the tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the generator.



6. Remove the generator bolts.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

1. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the generator bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the generator bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

4. Connect the generator electrical connectors.

Tighten
Tighten the generator terminal nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

5. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).
6. Install the oil level indicator tube bolt. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).
7. Install the air cleaner resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Generator Replacement LX9

The generator does not require periodic lubrication. The rotor shaft is mounted on bearings. Each bearing contains a permanent grease supply. Periodically check the mounting bolts for tightness, and the drive belt tension. The drive belt is self-adjusting, within the operating limits of the tensioner. Refer to Engine Mechanical for tensioner information.

Important: Service the generator as a complete unit.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
3. Remove the generator electrical connections.



4. Remove the generator mounting nuts and bolts.
5. Remove the generator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the generator .

Tighten

•	Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

•	Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

2. Install the generator electrical connections.
3. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
4. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .