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5-8 Chapter 5 Engine electrical systems 11.8a Alternator mounting details - 2.0L four-cylinder engine 11.8b Alternator mounting details - 2.4L four-cylinder engine 11.6 Alternator electrical connections - four-cylinder engines resistance should be 9,000 to 11,000 ohms. If Using a voltmeter, check the battery voltage with the engine off. It should be Start the engine and check the battery voltage again. If the system is operating If the indicated voltage reading is less or more than the specified charging voltage, Due to the special equipment necessary to test the PCM and alternator, it is recom- 11 Alternator - removal and General information 1 If you are replacing the alternator, take the old one with you when purchasing a replacement unit. Make sure the new/rebuilt the old alternator. Finally, look at the identifi- cation numbers - they will be stamped into the housing or printed on a tag attached to same on both the old and new alternators. Many new/rebuilt alternators do not have a pulley installed, so you may have to Four-cylinder engines Removal Refer to illustrations 11.6, 11.8a and 11.8b Disconnect the negative battery cable from the ground stud on the left shock tower On 1995 to 1997 models with 2.4L engines equipped with anti-lock brakes, dis- On 2.4L engines, remove the engine coolant reservoir (see Chapter 3). Disconnect the electrical connector and B+ cable from the alternator (see illustra- Loosen the drivebelt adjustment bolts and nut, then detach the alternator drivebelt Remove the pivot bolt and spacer (see illustrations). While supporting the alternator, remove the T-bolt, adjustment nut and bolt, then sep- air conditioning, slide the alternator under the Installation 10 Installation is the reverse of removal. After the alternator is installed, adjust the drivebelt tension (see Chapter 1). 12 Check the charging voltage to verify proper operation of the alternator (see Sec- tion 10). V6 engine Removal Refer to illustrations 11.14, 11.16 and 11.18 13 Disconnect the negative battery cable from the ground stud on the left shock tower 14 Disconnect the electrical connector and B+ cable from the alternator (see illustra- tion). 11.14 Alternator electrical connections (arrows) - V6 engine |