Alternator - KV6 (page 2 of 2)

7. Remove bolt securing plug lead retainer to engine lifting bracket and move aside.
8. Remove 2 bolts securing alternator to mounting bracket.
9. Release alternator from mounting bracket.
10. Remove 2 nuts securing leads and remove alternator. Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.
11. Restraining the alternator shaft with an 8 mm Allen key, remove nut securing pulley to alternator shaft using tool 18G 1653.
12. Remove pulley from alternator.
13. Clean pulley and alternator shaft.
14. Fit pulley to alternator shaft.
15. Fit alternator pulley nut, hold shaft with an 8 mm Allen key and tighten nut to 25 Nm using tool 18G 1653.

Refit

1. Position alternator to engine. Connect leads to alternator and tighten nuts.
2. Align alternator to mounting bracket, fit and tighten bolts to 45 Nm.
3. Fit RH engine mounting, fit and tighten bolts mounting to engine to 75 Nm .
4. Align engine mounting to body, fit and tighten through bolt to 45 Nm.
5. Align plug lead retainer and tighten screw.
6. Using a 25 mm spanner raise belt tensioner and connect drive belt to steering pump and alternator pulleys. Ensure belt is correctly located in pulley grooves.
7. Fit engine acoustic cover. See BODY, Repairs.
8. Connect battery earth lead.