GM 10236997
Idler Pulley

The process starts by detaching the negative Battery Cable before all other components like the engine cooling fan, drive belt and engine wiring harness bracket from the generator mounting bracket, drive belt tensioner and Drive Belt idler pulley need to be taken off. The generator mounting bracket can be removed by first unfastening its 3 bolts and securing nut connecting to engine then pulling the bracket free. Attach the generator mounting bracket to the Cylinder Head while using 2 bolts and a nut before tightening them to 41 n.m (30 lb ft). The generator mounting bracket requires installation of the Drive Belt idler pulley followed by the Drive Belt tensioner and engine wiring harness bracket before securing the bracket bolt at 25 n.m (18 lb ft). The installation process ends by fitting the generator then adding the Drive Belt alongside the engine cooling fan and finally connecting the negative Battery Cable.

The first step for replacing an auxiliary generator brace requires removal of the serpentine belt along with removal of the mounting bolts from the brace before completely removing the brace unit from the vehicle. The idler pulley must be removed in case it becomes necessary. The first step of installation includes putting back the idler pulley before proceeding to connect the brace to the vehicle. Use the mounting bolts to install them onto the brace while tightening the long bolts to 50 n.m (37 lb ft) and the short bolts to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). The installation of the serpentine belt onto the engine completes the procedure.

The replacement process for the generator bracket begins by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by air cleaner assembly and upper radiator Fan Shroud removal. The first step will be disconnecting the auxiliary generator electrical connector while simultaneously removing the Drive Belt. To reach the terminal stud of the positive cable you should move the boot down. Remove first the positive cable nut then the positive cable itself. First remove the auxiliary generator bolts before taking out the auxiliary generator and later remove the auxiliary generator bracket bolt and bracket. Begin highway operations by installing the auxiliary generator bracket first and tightening its bolt to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Fit the auxiliary generator into place followed by the bolts and tighten them to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Position the positive cable and fasten it with a nut that should be tightened to 9 n.m (80 lb in). Afterwards slide the boot up to conceal the terminal stud. Complete the installation by first putting back the Drive Belt then joining the auxiliary generator electrical connector then reattaching the radiator Fan Shroud and air cleaner assembly before reconnecting the negative cable.

The replacement process begins by removing generator brace retainer bolts from the generator bracket followed by removing both generator brace retainer and generator brace. Begin by installing the generator brace in its proper position while securing it to the generator bracket. Follow all instructions listed in the Fastener Notice section of Service Precautions. Complete the installation by tightening generator brace retaining bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) between the generator brace and bracket.

The replacement of the generator bracket starts with opening the clamp that secures the air cleaner outlet duct at the mass air flow intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor. The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose and air cleaner adapter nut need to be removed before proceeding. First raise the air cleaner outlet duct to free the hinge clip from the throttle body lip before uninstalling the cooling fan along with Drive Belt followed by removing the wiring harness bracket bolt and heater hose bracket bolt and generator and Drive Belt tensioner and Drive Belt idler pulley. To remove the generator bracket first disassemble its bolts and nut. To install the generator bracket first place it into position then fasten it by tightening the generator bolts and nut to 41 n.m (30 lb ft). Add the Drive Belt idler pulley to the line while also mounting the Drive Belt tensioner as well as the generator. The heater hose bracket bolt requires tightening at 25 n.m (18 lb ft) tension before proceeding with the wiring harness bracket bolt which needs the same amount of nut torque. Start by installing the cooling fan and Drive Belt and move the hinge clip toward the throttle body lip until its mounting stud enters the hole to mount the air cleaner outlet duct. Finish the installation with the air cleaner adapter nut then attach the pcv hose before securely clamping the maf/iat sensor-mounted air cleaner outlet duct.

The generator bracket replacement process begins with disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the engine cooling fan and Drive Belt and generator units. Start by taking off the engine wiring harness bracket from the generator mounting bracket and afterward remove the Drive Belt tensioner along with the Drive Belt idler pulley. Detach the 3 bolts along with the nut that fastens the generator mounting bracket to the engine before removing the bracket itself. Follow these steps to install the generator mounting bracket onto the Cylinder Head by using 2 bolts and a nut which need to be fastened to 41 n.m (30 lb ft). After installing the Drive Belt idler pulley and Drive Belt tensioner proceed with reattaching the engine wiring harness bracket to the generator mounting bracket with a bolt torque of 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Place the generator along with the Drive Belt and engine cooling fan before restoring connection of the negative Battery Cable.

The generator replacement requires first removing the engine generator then unfastening the generator bracket. First remove the generator bracket retaining bolts before taking out the generator brace from its bracket position. Prior to installation place the generator brace in its position according to the fastener notice in service precautions. Fasten the generator brace retaining bolts to the generator bracket by using a torque of 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Install the generator bracket onto the engine before final attachment of the generator to its appropriate position.

The procedure to replace the generator brace starts with removing the generator bracket from the engine and proceeding with the removal of the generator brace retaining bolts from the generator bracket before extracting the generator brace. Your first step for installation should be to secure the generator brace before following the instructions in the Service Precautions related to Fastener Notice. Follow that with generator bracket retaining bolt installation onto the generator bracket while torquing them to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). Replace the generator bracket onto its original position on the engine.

The replacement process begins by removing generator brace retainer bolts from the generator bracket followed by removing both generator brace retainer and generator brace. Begin by installing the generator brace in its proper position while securing it to the generator bracket. Follow all instructions listed in the Fastener Notice section of Service Precautions. Complete the installation by tightening generator brace retaining bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) between the generator brace and bracket.

The first step to replace the generator bracket includes disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the engine cooling fan Drive Belt and generator. The generator mounting bracket's connection to the engine must be disassembled by first removing the engine wiring harness bracket and subsequently taking off the Drive Belt tensioner and Drive Belt idler pulley. The generator mounting bracket needs removal through the process of removing its 3 bolts and nut attached to the engine before extracting the bracket itself. The first part of installation involves placing the generator mounting bracket onto the Cylinder Head while using the two bolts and nut securement with tightening torque set to 41 n.m (30 lb ft). Attach the Drive Belt tensioner and Drive Belt idler pulley before mounting the engine wiring harness bracket onto the generator mounting bracket and securing the bolt at 25 n.m (18 lb ft). The installation sequence ends with a combination of the generator unit and Drive Belt alongside the engine cooling fan before reconnection of the negative Battery Cable.

Replacing the generator bracket, one should disconnect the negative cable from the battery, followed by removing the cooling system fan, Drive Belt, and generator. Then remove the engine wiring harness bracket from the generator mounting bracket as well as Drive Belt tensioner and Drive Belt idler pulley. Remove the 3 bolts and nut that hold the generator mounting bracket to the engine and then remove the bracket mounting. Mount the generator mounting bracket to the Cylinder Head. Within the process, make sure to install 2 generator mounting bracket bolts and nut and tighten with the torque, 41n.m (30 lb ft). Move to install the Drive Belt idler pulley and the Drive Belt tensioner, and reinstall the engine wiring harness bracket onto the generator mounting bracket, tightening the bolt to 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Then, install generator, Drive Belt, and cooling system fan, then reconnect the cables of the negative battery.

A generator bracket replacement requires disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removal of engine cooling fan and Drive Belt and generator. Set your work sequence by detaching the engine wiring harness bracket from the generator mounting bracket followed by removing the Drive Belt tensioner and Drive Belt idler pulley. First remove the bolt and three securing nuts which fasten the generator mounting bracket to the engine before taking out the generator mounting bracket. After following the fastener notice in service precautions, secure the generator mounting bracket to the Cylinder Head by using two bolts and a single nut which should be tightened to 41 n.m (30 lb ft). The Drive Belt idler pulley and Drive Belt tensioner should be replaced before you secure the engine wiring harness bracket to the generator mounting bracket at 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Reinstall the generator afterward replace the Drive Belt while installing the engine cooling fan and reattach the negative Battery Cable.

The procedure to replace the generator brace starts with removing the generator bracket from the engine and proceeding with the removal of the generator brace retaining bolts from the generator bracket before extracting the generator brace. Your first step for installation should be to secure the generator brace before following the instructions in the Service Precautions related to Fastener Notice. Follow that with generator bracket retaining bolt installation onto the generator bracket while torquing them to 50 N.m (37 lb ft). Replace the generator bracket onto its original position on the engine.

A 4.3l engine replacement of the generator bracket requires generator and drive belt tensioner and drive belt idler pulley elimination prior to commencement of work. Begin by removing the bolts from the generator bracket along with its adjacent nut before removing the bracket. Put the generator bracket properly onto the stud according to the fastener notice instructions. Combine bolts with the nut to secure the generator bracket while tightening it to 41 n.m that is equivalent to 30 lb ft measure. Install the generator and drive belt tensioner and drive belt idler pulley in their respective places.

Remove the generator bracket itself.

Take out the drive belt tensioner and the drive belt idler pulley.

Reinstall the power steering pump and the generator.

First, remove the generator and the power steering pump.

Take out the generator bracket bolts and nut to remove the generator bracket.

Install the auxiliary generator bracket bolt and tighten it to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

First, remove the generator, drive belt tensioner, and drive belt idler pulley.