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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 50 (CHARGING SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONGENERATORINSTALLATION
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal & Installation: Generator: Installation

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation
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Connect electrical connectors. Tighten output terminal nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install generator and mounting bolts. Tighten front and rear bolts to specification. See Fig 1 . Install oil fill tube support bracket, bolt and stud to generator. Tighten bolt and stud to specification. Install oil fill tube and screw to support bracket. Tighten screw to specification. Install heater hose pipe. Install drive belt. Install upper fan shroud, air cleaner assembly, and coolant reservoir. Connect negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Generator (4.3L, 5.0L & 5.7L)
G00193091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.


Connect electrical connectors. Tighten output terminal nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install generator and mounting bolts to engine. Tighten front and rear bolts to specification. See Fig 1 . Install drive belt. Install upper fan shroud, air cleaner assembly, and surge tank. Connect negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Generator (6.5L)
G00193092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.


Connect generator electrical connector. Install positive cable and nut to generator. Position positive cable boot at generator. Install generator and bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . See Fig 1 . Install indicator tube bracket. Install heater inlet pipe bolt to bracket. Tighten bolt to specification. Position bracket and install indicator tube bracket bolts. Tighten bolts to specification. Install upper fan shroud and drive belt. Connect negative battery cable.

Fig 1: Removal/Installation Generator (8.1L)
G00193093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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