Turn the steering wheel to the right.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the drivce belt.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
Disconnect the alternator connector (A), and remove the cable (B) from alternator "B" terminal.
Remove the alternator mounting bolts (A).
Remove the alternator (A).
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the alternator belt tension after installation.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Drive Belt")
Alternator installation bolt:
38.2 ~ 58.8 Nm (3.9 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.2 ~ 43.4 Ib-ft)
Alternator B-terminal cable installation nut:
9.8 ~ 14.7 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.5 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 10.8 Ib-ft)
Remove the alternator cover after loosening the B terminal mounting nut (A) and rear cover nut (B).
Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and disconnect the brush holder assembly (B).
Remove the OAD(Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) cap.
When installing, replace with new OAD cap.
Remove the OAD(Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) pulley (A) using the special tool.
Unsolder the 3 stator leads (A).
Loosen the 4 through bolts (A).
Disconnect the rotor (A) and bracket (B).
Reassembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (A).
Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or rotor shaft (C).
If the rotor fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.
Check that there is continuity between each pair of leads (A).
Check that there is no continuity between each lead and the coil core.
If the coil fails either continuity check, replace the alternator.