3114 AND 3116 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar


Alternator

Usage:

Remove & Install Alternator

1. Put identification marks on the wires that are connected to the back side of the alternator for installation purposes. Disconnect wires (1) from the back side of alternator (2).

2. Remove bolt (3) and the washer that hold the alternator to the V-belt tension adjusting strap.

3. Push the alternator toward the engine to loosen the tension on two V-belts (5). Remove the two V-belts from the alternator drive pulley.

4. Remove mounting bolt (4), the washer and nut. Remove alternator (2) from the alternator mounting bracket.

5. Remove the locknut and washer that hold the drive pulley to the alternator. Using a suitable puller, remove the drive pulley from the alternator.

NOTE: The following steps are for the installation of the alternator.

6. Be sure the shaft of the alternator in the pulley mounting area is thoroughly clean. Install the drive pulley on the alternator shaft. Install the washer and locknut that hold the drive pulley in position. Tighten the locknut to a torque of 102 ± 7 N·m (77 ± 5 lb ft).

7. Put alternator (2) in position on the alternator mounting bracket. Install mounting bolt (4), the washer and nut that hold it.

8. Install bolt (3) and the washer that hold the alternator to the V-belt tension adjusting strap. Tighten the bolt only hand tight at this time.

9. Put the two V-belts in position in the alternator drive pulley.

10. Connect wires (1) to the back side of the alternator in their original locations. Tighten the ground wire mounting bolt to a torque of 6.2 ± 0.6 N·m (55 ± 5 lb in). Tighten the battery wire mounting bolt to a torque of 11.3 ± 2.3 N·m (100 ± 20 lb in).

11. Adjust the tension of the alternator V-belts. See the topic "Alternator And Fan Drive Belts, Inspect/Adjust/Replace" in the 3114 & 3116 ATAAC Diesel Truck Engine Operation & Maintenance Manual, Form No. SEBU6723. Also, refer to the "Belt Tension Chart" in the 3114 & 3116 Diesel Truck Engines Specifications module, Form No. SENR6436.

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