Removing and installing generator: Installation

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Tightening torques:

TIGHTENING TORQUES - GENERATOR

Hexagon nut a/f 24 M16x1.5	65+/-5 Nm
	(48+/-3.5 ftlb.)
Hexagon-head bolts M10	45 Nm
	(33 ftlb.)
Hexagon nut a/f 13 M8	15 Nm
	(11.0 ftlb.)

The line to the generator must be on top when the cable lug of the B+ lines to the generator and to the starter is reconnected to the B+ connector. Engage plug connection and route wire carefully.

Undoing and tightening the belt pulley

NOTE:

The belt pulley can be undone and tightened using a standard commercially available tool.

Tools: double offset ring wrench a/f 24, screwdriver insert for internal serration screw a/f 10, cross handle and torque wrench.

The hexagon nut a/f 24 must be countered with the ring wrench during tightening. The shaft is tightened to the prescribed tightening torque of 65 +/-5 Nm (48 +/-3.5 ftlb.) using the screwdriver insert and the torque wrench.

Tool for holding the free-wheel pulley for 2.7 I Boxster and 3.2 I Boxster S

(manual transmission only) 2.7 I as from Engine No. 65 Y 02460 3.2 I as from Engine No. 67 Y 00936

Use an a/f 17 multiple-tooth adapter to hold the free-wheel pulley.

Fig 1: Identifying Multiple-Tooth Adapter

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

Counter with a double ring wrench when tightening with the a/f 17 multiple-tooth adapter. The shaft is tightened to the prescribed tightening torque of 80 +/-5 Nm (59 +/-5 ftlb.) using the screwdriver insert (a/f 10 internal serration screw) and torque wrench.