Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Alternator: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the wire harness attachments to the generator (GEN) and voltage regulator.
3. Disengage the generator drive belt from the generator pulley.
4. Remove retaining bolts and generator mounting bracket.
5. Remove the mounting bolts and the generator.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the generator on the engine.
2. Install the generator mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 Lb-Ft).
3. Install generator mounting bracket and retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 Lb-In).
4. Install the drive belt over the generator pulley.
5. Connect the voltage regulator wiring and output wire to the generator/voltage regulator. Tighten output terminal nut to 7-9 Nm (62-79 Lb-In).
6. Connect battery ground cable.