OEM 2006 Ford Escape Alternator

2006 Ford Escape Alternator Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service the alternator on 2006 Ford Escape?

  A: You should begin the alternator service by disconnecting the battery to eliminate electrical short circuits. First remove the right-hand intermediate axle shaft and then the six lower splash shield bolts and two pin-type retainers which need tightening at 8 Nm (71 lb-in) torque. The removal of the left-hand lower splash shield needs to happen before proceeding to the right-hand shield. You should remove the securing nut from the bracket before placing the wiring harness to the side. Turn the front end accessory drive tensioner clockwise for moving the accessory drive belt to an alternate position. To reinstall the generator B+ protective cover you should disconnect the B+ terminal nut then replace it while tightening it to 8 Nm (71 lb-in). Disconnect the generator electrical connector followed by removing the bolt that fastens the generator air duct to tighten it to 4 Nm (35 lb-in) when reinstalling. Remove the generator lower air duct by first loosening its two lower bolts. For generator shield assembly install the pin-type retainer and bolt while tightening them to 4 Nm (35 lb-in). The technician should initially remove the generator stud nut with proper torque settings set at 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) before removing the generator stud at 7 Nm (62 lb-in). Position the generator attention by removing two generator bolts and tightening them to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) when replacing them. Set the generator aside before taking out the three upper air duct nuts. Reinstall these nuts with 4 Nm (35 lb-in). Before removing the upper air ducts users should rotate the generator to free up space for installation through the available fender well opening. The needed generator bracket bolts should be removed first followed by its bracket before final tightening at 47 Nm (35 lb-ft). The replacement of the new generator requires performing the forward installation steps in reverse.