Ford 4U2Z-10V346-AARM
Alternator

Unplug the battery ground cable followed by driving off the accessory drive belt to reach the alternator for service tasks. First disconnect the generator electrical connectors after removing the generator electrical connector cover. First unfasten the coolant expansion tank bolt before separating the expansion tank from its clip while securely mounting it to one side. The technician should disconnect both the power steering reservoir and the engine wiring loom bracket before securing them on the side. After disconnecting the ground cable along with the evaporative emission canister purge valve move them to one side for retention. Unbolt the unit and secure the bracket but do not remove it because the bolt cannot fully disengage. Finally, remove the generator. Follow the opposite direction of removal steps to install the parts.

The alternator service and repair process should start with a battery disconnection. The first step is to unfasten the top generator heat shield nut followed by lifting the vehicle while providing support. First remove the screws from both splash shields. After releasing the belt tension from the generator pulley the accessory drive belt must be taken off. Take out the lower nut of the generator heat shield followed by the heat shield itself. Use pliers to loosen the two retainers on the air intake tube after which the air intake tube assembly can be removed. disconnect the B+ cable by removing its nut before undoing both generator nuts and bolt. First lower the vehicle and then disconnect the electrical connector which is attached to the generator. Raising and supporting the vehicle allows the technician to remove the upper generator nut. Using an assistant you can now extricate the generator after moving the engine forward by removing its roll restrictor mount bolt. The process of generator replacement requires implementing the reverse steps of the removal method.

Service of the alternator for a 2.0L Zetec-E engine starts with removing the battery ground cable. The first step involves removing the accessory drive belt then the generator electrical connector cover before unplugging the electrical connectors. Start by untightening the bolt that stabilizes the coolant expansion tank before unclipping the tank from its position and safely mounting it on one side. The service process requires detachment of both the power steering reservoir and engine wiring loom bracket before placing them at the side. Detach the ground cable and the evaporative emission canister purge valve and keep the valve on one side. The bolt must be removed but its complete detachment from the bracket remains impossible during this stage. Finally, take out the generator. Installation should be completed by following the step-by-step reverse of these removal actions.

Remove the generator and its retaining bolt.

Remove the lower nut of the generator heat shield and the heat shield itself.

Begin by removing the cooling fan motor and shroud, followed by the accessory drive belt.