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INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
Removal and Installation [V Q35DE Engine Models (AWD)]INFOID:0000000001328251
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cabl e from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front and rear undercover, using power tools.
3. Disconnect “S” connector.
4. Remove “B” terminal nut.
5. Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
6. Remove starter motor downward from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001328252
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS (M002T85075)
1. Starter motor mounting bolt 2. Oil pan 3. Starter motor
4. B terminal harness 5. B terminal nut 6. S connector
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : N·m (k g-m, ft-in) : Engine front
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STARTING SYSTEM
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) (S114-880A)
1. Nut 2. Magnetic switch assembly 3. Adjusting plate
4. Packing 5. Plate 6. Shift lever
7. Front bracket assembly 8. Yoke assembly 9. Armature assembly
10. Washer 11. Rear bearing 12. Brush holder assembly
13. Rear bracket assembly 14. Cover 15. Packing
16. Ball 17. Shaft gear assembly 18. Clutch gear assembly
19. Pinion stopper 20. Stopper clip (H): High-temperature grease point
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VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) (S114-881A)
1. Magnetic switch assembly 2. Dust cover kit 3. Shift lever set
4. Center bracket (A) 5. Yoke assembly 6. Armature assembly
7. Brush holder assembly 8. Thrust washer 9. Rear cover assembly
10. Shaft gear assembly 11. Packing 12. Thrust washer
13. Center bracket (P) 14. E-ring 15. Pinion assembly
16. Ball bearing 17. Caul 18. Gear case assembly (H): High-temperatu re grease point
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CHARGING SYSTEM
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001328254
The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehi cle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times
through 10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link block)
to alternator terminal 4 (“S” terminal).
“B” Terminal supplies power to charge the battery and oper ate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage
is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (“S” terminal) detecting the input voltage.
The charging circuit is protected by the 120A fusible link (VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD).
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
to combination meter terminal 7 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied
to combination meter terminal 2
through alternator terminal 3 (“L” terminal)
to alternator terminal 2 (“E” terminal) (VK45DE) or through case ground (VQ35DE)
through ground E304 (VK45DE).
With power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the alternator is providing suf-
ficient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illumi nate charge warning lamp, if any of the following symp-
toms occur while alternator is operating:
Excessive voltage is produced.
No voltage is produced.
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CHARGING SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram - CHARGE -
INFOID:0000000001328255
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
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Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Ch arging System Tester (Charging)INFOID:0000000001328256
For charging system testing, use Starting/Chargi ng System Tester (J-44373). For details and operating
instructions, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
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CHARGING SYSTEM
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1.CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS CONNECTION
*1 Refer to "Check “L” Terminal Circuit (Open)". *2 Refer to "Check “L” Terminal Circuit
(Short)". *3 Refer to "Check “S
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*4 Refer to "Check “B” Terminal Circuit". *5SC-25, "
Removal and Installation
(VK45DE Engine Mod-
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SC-27, "
Removal and Installation
(VQ35DE Engine Mod-
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Check voltage between alternator “B” terminal E307 terminal 1 and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following. Harness for open between alternator and fusible link
(VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD)
Harness for open between alternator and battery
(VQ35DE 2WD)
3.CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECT ION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine, then engine running at idle and warm.
2. Check voltage between alternator “B” terminal E307 terminal 1 and battery positive terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-21, "Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging
System Tester (Charging)".
NG >> Check harness between battery and alternator for poor continuity.
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Engine Models)INFOID:0000000001328257
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery cabl e from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove radiator shroud (lower). Refer to CO-40, "
Removal and Installation".
1 – Ground : Battery voltage
PKIB8809E
1 – Battery positive terminal : Less than 0.2 V
PKIB8810E
1. Alternator ground harness mounting bolt 2. B terminal nut 3. B terminal harness
4. Alternator Nut 5. Alternator bracket 6. Alternator connector
7. Alternator 8. Alternator mounting bolt 9. Alternator stay
10. Alternator mounting bolt 11. Alternator stay mounting bolt 12. Alternator ground harness
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
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