OEM 2006 Ford Focus Alternator

2006 Ford Focus Alternator Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the alternator on 2006 Ford Focus?

  A: Service and repair work on the alternator begins with disconnecting the battery and hoisting the vehicle while it stays in neutral position. Start the alternator repair by removing the 6 bolts that secure the engine heat shield before tightening them to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) when reinstalling. The accessory drive splash shield requires removal of 2 screws which should be repaired using a torque of 5 Nm (44 lb-in). First rotate the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise to shift the belt position and then remove the lower generator air duct by releasing its 2 retainers. Take out the generator electrical connector followed by uncovering rigid protective measures to access the B+ terminal nut that must be kept for disposal and new hardware should be bolted with 8 Nm (71 lb-in). After you remove the 2 nuts from the generator splash shield you should reinstall them with 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque setting. Begin by removing the generator bolt then reinstall at 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) and follow with the removal of two generator nuts that should be tightened at 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) when reinstalled. Reposition the engine roll restrictor mount bolt before installation since its recommended torque should be set to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft). To eliminate the generator support personnel should push forward the engine. To reinstall these bolts you should tighten the 2 generator stud bolts to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft). Reinstall the generator upper air duct together with its bolt but ensure they reach a torque of 12 Nm (9 lb-ft). The procedure requires removal of cap and nut and placing the radial adapter beside while torquing the components to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft) for reinstallation. Complete the generator installation by performing the reverse steps of removal. Follow the same sequence: disconnect the battery and position the vehicle on a hoist when working on the PZEV generator. Install the accessory drive splash shield screws with a torque of 5 Nm (44 lb-in) after reinstalling them. First move the belt to the side by rotating the front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise before removing the 2 nuts from the generator heat shield and reinstalling them with 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque. Unfasten the 2 retainers and lower air duct of the generator so technicians can disconnect the electrical connector and expose the generator B+ terminal for nut removal before discarding the old nut and installing the new component to 8 Nm (71 lb-in). The first step in replacing the generator is to remove its bolt first before tightening it to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) when reinstalling it. Then the two generator nuts should be removed and again tightened to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) during reinstallation. Reconnect the engine roll restrictor mount bolt at 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) torque. The generator can be comfortably removed through engine forward movement with assistance. The 2 generator stud bolts can be unscrewed when needed for replacement at 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) torque. You can remove the generator upper air duct along with its three nuts before installation following proper torque specifications of 4 Nm (35 lb-in). Before installation of the radial adapter, follow a sequence of removing the cap and nut while placing the adapter to the side and torque each piece to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft). The final step involves executing the opposite procedures for generator installation.