Altenator - Revised Removal Procedure

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Bulletin: 90-6D-5

Date: July, '90

Ref. No.: 90-158-6D

Corp. Ref. No.: 076402


SUBJECT:
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 6D3 - CHARGING SYSTEM -
REVISED GENERATOR REMOVAL PROCEDURE

MODELS AFFECTED:
1988, 1989, 1990 SKYLARK MODELS WITH 2.3L ENGINE
(VIN CODE D)


A revised generator removal/replace procedure has been established for the 2.3L Quad 4 engine. The labor operation number and time labor allowances were not affected.

PROCEDURE:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1. Negative battery cable.

2. Serpentine drive belt.

CAUTION:

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN ROTATING THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER ON 2.3L ENGINES, USE A TIGHT FITTING 13 MM WRENCH THAT IS AT LEAST 61 CM (24") LONG. TOOL J 37059 OR EQUIVALENT CAN BE USED IN THIS OPERATION.

3. Vacuum and oil/air separator hoses.

4. Retaining clips for vacuum and electrical harness above the generator - set aside.

5. Rear generator bolts.

- (1) 13 mm hex head size and (1) 10 mm hex head size.

NOTICE:

Use care not to damage the radiator tubes/fins.


6. Upper generator bolt.

- 15 mm hex head size.

7. Partially remove generator from bracket.

Disconnect generator electrical connector and battery lead.

8. Generator.

NOTICE:

Extreme care must be taken during removal and installation not to damage the A/C compressor and condenser hose (if equipped.)

INSTALLATION:

1. Generator.

- Install electrical connector and battery lead before placing the generator into the bracket.

2. Upper bolt.

- Hand tighten.





3. Rear bolts.

- Tighten to specifications. See Figure 1.





4. Upper bolt to specification. See Figure 2.

5. Serpentine drive belt.


CAUTION:

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN ROTATING THE SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER ON 2.3L ENGINES. USE A TIGHT FITTING 13 MM WRENCH THAT IS AT LEAST 61 CM (24") LONG. TOOL J 37059 OR EQUIVALENT CAN BE USED FOR THIS OPERATION.

6. Vacuum lines and oil/air separator hose.

7. Retaining clips for electrical harness.

8. Negative battery cable.