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lasttimearound
08-11-2009, 01:51 PM
ford sucks, wont warrant the alternator on a friends 06 freestyle. anyone ever change one? i have a feeling im going to be doing this very soon.

Holeshot
08-11-2009, 02:06 PM
With or without rear A/C ? Book time is 2 hrs
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Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery.
3. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside.

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4. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the right lower splash shield.




5. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor and release the 2 wiring harness locators from the generator splash shield.
6. Remove the lower generator boot pin-type retainer, fold the boot upward and disconnect the generator electrical connector.
7. With the generator boot folded upward, position the protective cover aside and remove the generator B+ nut and terminal.

o To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) .

8. NOTE: The 3 generator studs and nuts may be replaced with 3 bolts (W709986-S437) to ease the installation of the generator. Remove the 3 generator nuts and stud bolts.

o To install, tighten the generator stud bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb-in) .
o To install, tighten the new generator bolts or generator nuts to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft) .

9. Remove the generator shield and the generator.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

lasttimearound
08-11-2009, 05:01 PM
that is awesome man! thank you that is exactly what i needed