Answer

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

See Figures 1 through 6

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the accessory drive belt.

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Fig. 1: After disconnecting the battery and removing the drive belt, unplug the single wire connector ...

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Fig. 2: ... then the multi-wire connector from the back of the alternator-integral regulator units lack the single wire

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Fig. 3: If the push-on connectors are difficult to remove, use a small pick to disengage the connector latch

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Fig.4: Unbolt the battery (B+) lead from the back of the alternator ...

1. Label and disengage all of the wiring connectors from the alternator. To disconnect push-on type terminals, disengage the lock tab and pull straight off.

2. Remove the alternator bolts, then remove the alternator from the engine

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Fig. 5: ... then remove the alternator mounting bolts

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Fig. 6: Remove the alternator from its mounting bracket

To install:

1. Position the alternator on the engine.

2. Install the alternator mounting bolts. On 3.8L and 5.0L engines, tighten the upper bolt to 16-21 ft. lbs. (21-29 Nm) and the lower bolt to 30-40 ft. lbs. (40-55 Nm). On 4.6L engines, tighten both bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).

3. On 4.6L engines, install the alternator mounting bracket and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 71-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).

4. Install the accessory drive belt. Ensure that the drive belt is properly installed on the pulleys before starting the engine.

5. Attach all engine wiring harness connectors to the alternator.

6. Connect the negative battery cable.