Section 31 (Charging): Generator: Removal

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DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE GENERATOR DRIVE BELT
Loosen the belt by turning the belt tensioner counterclockwise, and remove the drive belt.

HINT:

The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left-hand thread.

Fig 1: Removing Generator Drive Belt
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REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1
REMOVE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE PS VANE PUMP (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE GENERATOR
1. Disconnect the generator connector.
2. Remove the rubber cap and nut, and disconnect the generator wire.
3. Disconnect the generator wire clamp from the cord clip on the generator.
4. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and generator.
Fig 2: Removing Generator
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