Charging System (Service Information): Generator: Removal: 5.7L

WARNING:

Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the battery output wire (B+ wire) from the generator. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage the electrical system.

Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (1).
CAUTION:
Do not let the tensioner arm snap back to the free arm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Belt Tensioner And Drive Belt
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Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner (8) clockwise until it contacts the stop and remove the accessory drive belt (2), then slowly rotate the tensioner into the free arm position.

Fig 3: Lower Splash Shield & Fasteners
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.

Fig 4: Trans Cooler Line Clamp
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Remove the transmission cooler line retaining clamp (1) at the right crossmember (3) and position the transmission cooler line (2) aside.

Fig 5: Connector Tab, Insulator Cover And Retaining Nut
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Depress the field wire connector tab (1) at the rear of the generator and disconnect the field wire connector.
Remove the insulator cover (2) from B+ output terminal at the rear of the generator.
Remove the B+ terminal retaining nut (3) at the rear of the generator and remove the B+ terminal.

Fig 6: Retaining Nut And Bolt And Support Bracket
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Remove the generator support bracket to engine mount retaining nut (1).
Remove the generator support bracket retaining bolt (2) and remove the support bracket (3).

Fig 7: Generator Retaining Bolt And Generator
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Remove the remaining lower generator retaining bolt (1).
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the upper generator retaining bolt (1) and remove the generator (2) from the vehicle.