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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 539 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM & STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSGENERATOR REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable from the battery. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE  .
  2. Rotate and secure the engine forward to access rear generator bolts. Refer to ROTATING THE ENGINE FOR SERVICE ACCESS .
  3. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
  4. Remove the generator B+ lead.
  5. Remove the generator electrical connector.
  6. Remove the drive belt from the generator. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Removing Generator B+ Terminal Nut And B+ Lead
    G01501077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the generator front bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Generator Front Bolt
    G01501078Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the generator rear bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Generator Rear Bolts
    G01501079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the generator from the generator bracket and position the generator above the drive axle.
  10. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT .
  11. Remove the generator bracket. Refer to GENERATOR BRACKET REPLACEMENT  .
  12. Remove the power steering pipes from the power steering pipe retainer.
  13. Remove the fuel pressure test port (Schrader valve) cap from the fuel injector rail.

    Important:  Do not disconnect the power steering pipes from the power steering pump.

  14. Remove the power steering pump and reposition the power steering pump in front of the timing chain cover in order to provide access for the generator. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 4: Removing Generator From Vehicle
    G01501080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove electrical harness from retainer on right fender well and position aside.
  16. Remove the generator from the vehicle.
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