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SA9401C Generator Output Stud Wrench

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the accessory belt.

Caution

Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.




4. Remove the right wheel and the assembly.
5. Remove the right wheel well splash shield.
6. Disconnect the field wires.





Notice

Failure to hold the stud when loosening the lock nut may crack the plastic insulator and cause the generator to fail.

7. Disconnect the fusible link wire using the SA9401C to hold the generator output (B+) stud from rotating.




8. Remove the lower and upper generator attachment bolts.




9. Remove the generator through the wheel well opening behind the strut.

Installation Procedure

Notice

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.






Notice

The generator shield must be installed to prevent premature generator failures due to foreign debris intrusion.

1. Position the generator on the lower cylinder block bracket and install the lower attachment bolt. Install the upper attachment bolt and torque both bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the generator bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).

Notice

Failure to hold stud when tightening lock nut may crack plastic insulator and cause generator to fail.

Important

The battery terminal fusible link wire (between the starter and generator) should be orientated on the generator between 10 and 11 o'clock position.

2. Install the generator regulator connector and install the fusible link to the generator. When installing the fusible link, use the SA9401C to prevent the output (B+) stud from rotating.
Tighten

Tighten the generator positive terminal to 10 N·m (89 lb in).





3. Install the accessory drive belt.
4. Install the wheel well splash shield.
5. Install the right wheel and tire assembly.
Tighten

Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 N·m (103 lb ft).

6. Connect the battery negative cable.
Tighten

Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).