alternator CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2003 Service Manual

(4) Inspect generator mounting bolts for tightness.
Replace or tighten bolts if required. Refer to the Gen-
erator Removal/Installation section of this group for
torque specifications (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
CHARGING - SPECIFICATIONS).
(5) Inspect generator drive belt condition and ten-
sion. Tighten or replace belt as required. Refer to
Belt Tension Specifications(Refer to 7 - COOLING/
ACCESSORY DRIVE - SPECIFICATIONS).
(6) Inspect decoupler pulley (if equipped). Ensure
decoupler pulley is driving the alternator rotor.
(7) Inspect automatic belt tensioner (if equipped).
Refer to the Cooling System for more information.
(8) Inspect generator electrical connections at gen-
erator field, battery output, and ground terminal (if
equipped). Also check generator ground wire connec-
tion at engine (if equipped). They should all be clean
and tight. Repair as required.SPECIFICATIONS
GENERATOR
Type Engine Minimun Test
Amperage
Denso 2.4 L 80 Amp (HOT)
Denso 3.3/3.8L 100 Amp or 115
Amp (HOT)
Test Specification:
1. Engine RPM : 2500 RPM  20 RPM (HOT)
2. Voltage Output : 14.0 V   0.5 V
3. Field Current : 5 amps   0.1 amps
Part number is located on the side of the generator.
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Battery Hold Down Clamp
Bolt20 14.7 180
Generator B+ Nut 12.4 9.2 110
Battery Terminal Nut 4 35
Generator Mounting Bolt
2.4L28.2 20.8 250
Generator Mounting Bolts
3.3/3.8L54.2 40
Starter Solenoid Battery
Nut 3.3/3.8L11.3 8.3 100
Generator Decoupler 109.8 81
SPECIFICATIONS - BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR
ÉC ÉF K-Ohms Min. K-Ohms Max.
(40) (40) 291.4 381.7
(20) (4) 85.8 108.4
20 68 11.4 13.6
25 77 9.1 10.9
120 248 0.37 0.41
130 266 0.28 0.32
8F - 22 CHARGINGRS
CHARGING (Continued)
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