Removal - 2.4L Turbo

The generator is located above the oil filter and axle shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Generator - 2.4L Turbo

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the 2 bolts from the top of the heat shield on the generator.
   Fig 2: Removing Generator Heat Shield

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3. Remove nut from the upper T-bolt adjustment bracket.
   Fig 3: Locating Generator T-Bolt Locknut & Adjustment Bolt

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4. Raise vehicle and support.
5. Remove the right front wheel.
6. Remove the accessory drive splash shield.
   Fig 4: Removing Accessory Drive Splash Shield

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7. Remove the lower heat shield bolt.
8. Remove the generator heat shield.
9. Unplug the field circuit from the generator.
   Fig 5: Identifying Battery Connection

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10. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
11. Loosen the accessory drive belt t-bolt. See Fig 3.
12. Remove the pencil strut.
    Fig 6: Removing Strut Mounting

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13. Loosen the lower generator pivot bolt.
    Fig 7: Loosening Lower Generator Pivot Bolt

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14. Remove the generator belt, see COOLING SYSTEM MECHANICAL article.
15. Remove the axle retaining nut.
16. Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 8: Identifying Axle Shaft

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17. Remove the 2 bolts for the axle shaft bearing support.
18. Remove the axle shaft assembly. Put a container under the transmission to catch the transmission fluid from the transmission.
19. Remove the generator from the lower mounting bracket and set generator to the side.
20. Remove the lower mounting bracket for the generator.
    Fig 9: Removing Lower Mounting Bracket

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21. Remove generator through the axle shaft hole .
    Fig 10: Removing & Installing Generator

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