Section 14-02B: Generator and Regulator, External Fan Type, 215 Ampere | 1996 F-Super Duty Equipped with 7.3L Diesel Engine Workshop Manual |
WARNING: HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GASES ARE PRODUCED DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. THIS GAS MIXTURE CAN EXPLODE IF FLAMES, SPARKS OR LIGHTED SUBSTANCES ARE BROUGHT NEAR THE BATTERY. WHEN CHARGING OR USING A BATTERY IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE, ALWAYS PROVIDE VENTILATION AND SHIELD YOUR EYES.
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. ALSO, SHIELD YOUR EYES WHEN WORKING NEAR THE BATTERY TO PROTECT AGAINST POSSIBLE SPLASHING OF THE ACID SOLUTION. IN CASE OF ACID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF FIFTEEN MINUTES. IF ACID IS SWALLOWED, DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK OR WATER, FOLLOWED BY MILK OF MAGNESIA, A BEATEN EGG, OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
Removal
CAUTION: Remove battery ground cables (14301) before attempting removal of generator from vehicle.
Remove both battery ground cables.
Disconnect generator ground cable.
Disconnect generator positive cable.
Disconnect internal regulator connector.
Remove drive belt (8620) from generator (GEN) (10300). Refer to Section 03-05.
Remove generator attaching bolts.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N606572-S307 | Bolt |
| 2 | N605918-S55 | Bolt |
| 3 | 14305 | Wiring Harness |
| 4 | N805403-S301 | Nut and Washer Assembly |
| 5 | N807910-S301 | Nut and Washer Assembly |
| 6 | 10300 | Generator |
Installation
Install generator to FEAD bracket.
Install megafuse bracket.
Install three hold-down bolts and tighten to 40-55 Nm (30-41 lb-ft).
Install positive generator cable and tighten to 18-26 Nm (14-19 lb-ft).
Install generator ground cable and tighten to 11-16 Nm (8-12 lb-ft).
Reconnect regulator connector.
Install drive belt. Refer to Section 03-05.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Reconnect battery ground cables.