Q: How to service and repair the alternator on Ford Explorer?
A: A service or repair of the alternator requires you to disconnect the battery first. The front end accessory drive tensioner rotation should follow a counterclockwise direction before storing the drive belt. The service process requires removing the generator B+ terminal nut together with the protective cover. Tighten this nut to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) when reattaching it. The technician should disconnect the generator B+ terminal along with its corresponding two electrical connectors. The generator requires tightening to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) when installed. The engineer must first remove three bolts securing it in place. Before replacing the generator pulley nut secure it tightly to 109 Nm (80 lb-ft). The installation ends when you apply the reverse steps from removal.
Q: How to service and repair the alternator on Ford Mustang?
A: The first step for servicing the alternator requires battery removal. First rotate the front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise for placing the FEAD belt aside. The first step is to disconnect the generator electrical connector and shift the generator B+ protective boot to reveal the components. Remove the generator B+ nut then set the terminal aside before tightening it to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) during reassembly. The generator stud nut should be tightened to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft) before reattachment. The two generator bolts must first be removed while generator installation requires tightening them to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft). The finishing step requires you to follow the reverse process employed during removal.
Q: How to service the alternator on a 2.0L Zetec-E engine on Ford Focus?
A: 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.