Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Alternator: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly (including fit body paintwork protection sheets to the adjacent working area).
3. Remove the twin fan and motor assembly from behind the radiator.
4. Check that the belt wear indicator is within the limit marks.
5. Remove the drive belt from the generator and accessory drive,
1. Use a spanner e.g. Churchill JD-230 or Snap On XDHM 1415, on the centre bolt of the belt tensioner idler pulley, to turn the adjuster
assembly to the left against spring tension. Whilst holding the tensioner against spring tension, remove the drive belt from the generator pulley.
Release the tensioner slowly and remove the spanner.
2. Disconnect the belt from the other pulleys, as necessary, to move it clear of the generator.
6. Raise the vehicle on a ramp.