Generator Replacement 3.8L V6

1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.



2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.



3. Remove the positive cable nut from the generator terminal.
4. Remove the canister purge solenoid. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement in Engine Controls-3.8L.



5. Remove the generator rear brace bolt.



6. Remove the generator bolts (1, 2).
7. Remove the generator from the drive belt tensioner.

1. Install the generator to the drive belt tensioner.



2. Install the generator bolts (1, 2).

Tighten

•	Tighten the generator bolt (1) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

•	Tighten the generator bolt (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

Install the canister purge solenoid. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement in Engine Controls-3.8L.




3. Install the generator brace bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the generator brace bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).




4. Install the positive cable nut on the generator terminal.

Tighten
Tighten the positive cable nut to generator to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).




5. Connect the generator electrical connector.
6. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.

Generator Replacement 5.7L V8

1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-5.7L.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Remove the generator rear bracket mounting bolt.



4. Remove the generator mounting bolts.



5. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (3).
6. Remove the generator from the vehicle.

1. Install the generator electrical connector.



2. Connect the generator electrical connector (3).



3. Install the generator mounting bolts.

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




4. Install the generator rear bracket mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the rear bracket mounting bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle
6. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-5.7L.