Generator Replacement 4.2L

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.



3. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) line mounting bracket bolt at the engine lift hook.



4. Remove the right engine lift hook bolts and remove the lift hook.



5. Remove the 3 generator mounting bolts and remove the generator.



6. Disconnect the battery positive cable nut (1) on the generator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the battery positive cable to the generator and secure the positive cable with the nut (1) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
2. Install the generator and secure the generator with 3 bolts and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).



3. Install the engine lift hook and secure the lift hook with 2 bolts and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).



4. Install the A/C line bracket to the lift hook and secure the bracket with the bolt and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
5. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Generator Replacement 5.3L

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
3. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.



4. Remove the generator cable (3) from the generator, perform the following:

4.1.	Slide the boot (1) down revealing the terminal stud.

4.2.	Remove the generator cable nut (2) from the terminal stud.

4.3.	Remove the generator cable (3).




5. Remove the generator bolts.
6. Remove the generator.

1. Install the generator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the generator bolts and tighten to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).



3. Install the generator cable (3) to the generator, perform the following:

3.1.	Install the generator cable (3).

3.2.	Install the generator cable nut (2) to the terminal stud and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

3.3.	Slide the boot (1) over the terminal stud.




4. Connect the generator electrical connector.
5. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.
6. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.