Sequence of work
1. Remove a wire from the negative plug of the storage battery.
Attention! Disconnecting the battery erases the memory (e.g. radio code) all electronic storage devices.
2. Loosen the accessory drive belt and remove from the alternator pulley. On vehicles with a V8 or V6 engine, remove the viscous fan. Remove the alternator mounting to the engine, while the last to unscrew the bolt to the left of the pulley.
3. It is more convenient to remove the generator from the bottom of the car, so first raise the car.
4. Remove the lower engine protection.
5. Remove the protective cover from the back of the generator, unscrew the contact connections under it.
6. Don't Forget the Wire «masses».
7. Turn away and take out the top and bottom fixing bolts of the generator. Tightening torque for subsequent assembly 42 Nm.
Pic. 9.12. After unscrewing the retaining pins, it is more convenient to remove the generator from the engine compartment from below (diesel engine)
8. Pull the alternator down (pic. 9.12).
Driving with a faulty alternator
If the generator or voltage regulator is out of order, you can still continue driving. The battery will provide consumers with energy. Depending on the charge and capacity, the battery should last approximately 5 hours (unless, of course, you include powerful consumers).
1. Remove the alternator connector to prevent the battery from being discharged through a failed alternator or regulator.
2. Unnecessarily try not to stop. Especially the starter consumes a lot of energy. Roll over if possible.
3. Do not turn on the heated rear window, fan and radio.
4. Use the windshield wiper and washer only when necessary.
5. At night, if possible, do not use high beams and fog lights.