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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Savana 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Generator Replacement

Generator Replacement Gasoline

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .
  2. Remove the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling
  3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 4.3L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 5.0L, 5.7L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 6.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 7.4L.
  4. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  6. Remove the heater hose pipe from the generator.

    7. Object Number: 184051 Size: SH
  7. Remove the oil fill tubes from the support bracket.

    8. Object Number: 184032 Size: SH
  8. Remove the support bracket from the generator bracket.

    9. Object Number: 360237 Size: SH
  9. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the generator from the engine.

    11. Object Number: 184024 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 184024 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors to the generator.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the generator output (BAT) terminal nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 360237 Size: SH
  2. Install the generator to the engine.
  3. Install the generator mounting bolts.

    4. Tighten

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

    Object Number: 184032 Size: SH
  4. Install the oil fill tube support the generator bracket.

    5. Object Number: 184051 Size: SH
  5. Install the oil fill tube to the support bracket.
  6. Install the heater hose pipe to the generator.
  7. Install the drive belt to the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  8. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  9. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 4.3L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 5.0L, 5.7L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 6.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 7.4L.
  10. Install the coolant reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling
  11. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .

Generator Replacement Diesel

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .
  2. Remove the surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank (Diesel) Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 4.3L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 5.0L, 5.7L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 6.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 7.4L.
  4. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.

    6. Object Number: 105618 Size: SH
  6. Remove the generator mounting bolts.
  7. Remove the generator from the engine.

    8. Object Number: 184024 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 184024 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connectors to the generator.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).


    Object Number: 105618 Size: SH
  2. Install the generator to the engine.
  3. Install the generator mounting bolts.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the generator front mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
        • Tighten the generator rear mounting bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  4. Install the drive belt to the generator. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  5. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  6. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 4.3L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 5.0L, 5.7L, Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 6.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -- 7.4L.
  7. Install the surge tank. Refer to Surge Tank (Diesel) Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .