Removal (2.4L)

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CAUTION: To avoid personal injury when rotating serpentine belt tensioner on 2.4L use a tight fitting 13 mm wrench that is at least 24" long.

NOTE: Generator does not require periodic lubrication. Rotor shaft is mounted on bearings. Each bearing contains a permanent grease supply. Periodically check mounting bolts for tightness, and drive belt tension. Drive belt is self-adjusting, within operating limits of tensioner. The CS-130D generator is serviced a complete unit.

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove drive belt.
Remove generator mounting stud and bolts. See Fig 1.
Remove generator electrical connections.
Remove generator assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Generator (2.4L)

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