The alternator in a Geo Underground operates changing accessories in the vehicle by transmitting an electrical happening while the engine is running. The alternator meeting Often includes a voltage regulator that maintains a fixed voltage constant. Provided your headlights develop into dimmer while driving or your battery keeps running down, you may occasion to convert the alternator.
Instructions
1. Start the engine and check the operation of the charging system.
Disconnect the denial battery cable with a socket wrench so you effect not short elsewhere the alternator when you remove it. Share off the rubber encompass for the B+ terminal and loosen its retaining fan with a socket wrench. Unplug the electrical connector from the alternator.
3. Remove the alternator operate belt and detach the adjustor bolt. Loosen the pivot bolt and hold the alternator as you remove the pivot bolt. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.
4. Install the new alternator and put on the pivot bolt and drive belt loosely. Install the drive belt and tighten the adjustor and pivot bolts for the drive belt to 17 foot pounds with a torque wrench.
5. Attach the electrical connector to the alternator and use a torque wrench to tighten the B+ terminal nut to 71 inch pounds Replace the rubber cover for the terminal. Connect the negative battery cable with a socket wrench.
6. Dispose which alternator your Geo Underground Testament want. You'll demand to be definite the distinct alternator is compatible with your Underground's engine. The Geo Underground has 1.0 L, 1.0 L turbocharged and 1.3 L engines.2.
