Alternator

REMOVAL

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Under cover
   • Air cleaner assembly, ducts and air intake hose
   • Drive belt(s)
   • Wires
   • Mounting bracket, if equipped
   • Alternator

   To install:

3. Install or connect the following:
   • Alternator. On the 2.4L torque the through-bolt to 14-18 ft. lbs. (20-25 Nm) and the bracket bolt to 106-133 inch lbs. (12-15 Nm). On the 3.0L and 3.5L torque the through-bolt to 38 ft. lbs. (52 Nm) and the mounting bolt to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm).
   • Mounting bracket, if equipped. Torque the bolt to 14-18 ft. lbs. (20-25 Nm).
   • Wires. Torque the nut to 124 inch lbs. (14 Nm).
   • Drive belt(s)
   • Air cleaner assembly, ducts and air intake hose
   • Under cover
   • Negative battery cable

     Fig. 1: Alternator mounting and related components