Dakota 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Generator: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: DISCONNECT NEGATIVE CABLE FROM BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING BATTERY OUTPUT WIRE (B+ WIRE)
FROM GENERATOR. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
2. Remove generator drive belt.
Remove/Install Generator
3. Remove generator pivot and mounting bolts/nut. Position generator for access to wire connectors.
Remove/Install Generator Connectors - Typical
4. Remove nuts from harness hold-down, battery terminal, ground terminal and 2 field terminals. Remove wire connectors. Typical generator wiring
harnesses are shown. Wiring harness routing as shown may be slightly different depending on vehicle model and/or engine.
5. Remove generator from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position generator to engine and install wiring to rear of generator. Tighten all wiring fasteners as follows:
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Battery terminal nut - 8.5 N.m (75 in. lbs.)
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Ground terminal nut - 8.5 N.m (75 in. lbs.)
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Harness holddown nut - 8.5 N.m (75 in. lbs.)
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Field terminal nuts - 2.8 N.m (25 in. lbs.)
