ALTERNATOR 0124555006 0124655006 114036 1387388 1400520 1401948 For DAF

Pre-Installation Preparation

Tool and Accessory Preparation

• Prepare tools including wrenches, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, OBD diagnostic scanners, and voltmeters.

• Prioritize using original DAF or compatible 24V generators for accessories. Inspect the new generator in advance to ensure the pulley rotates smoothly without jamming, the bearings have no abnormal noise, and the wiring terminals are free of oxidation and rust.

• Additionally, prepare insulated gloves, insulating tape, and spare vehicle fuses. If the power needs to be disconnected for a long time, prepare an automotive memory saver to prevent loss of on-board system data.

Safety and Environmental Preparation

• Park the vehicle on a flat surface and engage the handbrake. After turning off the engine, wait for high-temperature components such as the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment to cool down.

• Then disconnect the negative terminal of the car battery to completely eliminate the risk of electric sparks caused by short circuits during installation.

• At the same time, clean the dust and oil around the generator installation position to ensure the installation contact surface is clean.

Removing the Old Generator (Preliminary Step for Installing the New Generator)

1. First, locate the generator (usually at the front of the engine, connected to the belt). Use a wrench to loosen the generator belt tensioner. Once the belt is slack, remove it from the generator pulley and remember the belt routing.

2. Use an appropriate wrench to loosen and remove the fixing bolts of the generator. Then gently disconnect the cable connectors on the generator—do not pull the wires forcefully when unlocking the connector buckles. Finally, smoothly take out the old generator.

Installing the New Generator

1. Place the new generator accurately in the original installation position, align the bolt holes, and hand-tighten the fixing bolts for initial positioning. Then use a torque wrench to tighten them to the specified torque for the corresponding DAF model (the torque for fixing bolts of generators in most commercial vehicles is 30-45N·m; refer to the vehicle service manual for details). This avoids vibration from loose bolts or damage to the generator housing from over-tightening.

2. Perform wiring connections. The common interfaces of DAF 24V generators have four pins: B+, D+, W, and E, which need to be connected correspondingly: B+ to the positive terminal of the battery, D+ to the positive terminal of the regulator, W to the negative terminal of the regulator, and E to the engine or vehicle body ground wire. Ensure the connectors are fully secured. If the wire insulation is damaged, repair it immediately with insulating tape.

3. Reinstall the belt onto the new generator pulley according to the previously remembered routing. Adjust the tensioner to achieve appropriate belt tension—pressing the middle of the belt should result in a 1-2cm sag. This prevents belt slipping due to looseness or accelerated bearing wear due to excessive tightness.

System Matching and Commissioning

1. If the vehicle is equipped with an on-board computer system, connect the OBD diagnostic scanner to the vehicle interface, access the powertrain module, find the "Generator Initialization" or "Electrical System Matching" option, and enter the output parameters of the new generator to complete system matching. Ensure the vehicle can recognize the working status of the new generator.

2. Remove the memory saver (if used) and reconnect the negative terminal of the battery. Start the engine and use a voltmeter to measure the output voltage of the generator. The normal output voltage of a 24V generator is usually between 27-29V. If the voltage deviates from this range, check the wiring or matching issues.

Final Inspection

1. Let the engine idle for 5-10 minutes. Observe if the charging fault light is on the dashboard and listen for abnormal noises during the generator's operation.

2. Conduct a short test drive for dynamic testing to check the working stability of the generator during vehicle operation. Confirm there is no belt slipping noise or circuit fault prompts. After the test drive, recheck the output voltage with a voltmeter. The installation is complete if there are no abnormalities.

Safety Operation Precautions

• Wear insulated gloves throughout the entire process. Strictly follow the sequence of "disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then reconnect it". Do not touch the generator terminals and vehicle body metal parts simultaneously with metal tools during installation to eliminate short-circuit sparks.

• Perform operations only after high-temperature components in the engine compartment (such as the exhaust pipe and turbocharger) have cooled to room temperature to avoid scalding. Keep the work area well-ventilated and away from flammable and explosive materials.

• Connect a memory saver when the power needs to be disconnected for a long time to prevent data loss in systems such as the on-board computer and instrument panel, which could cause fault codes after restart.

Accessory and Compatibility Precautions

• The new generator must clearly indicate a 24V rated output and be fully compatible with the engine model of the DAF vehicle (e.g., CF, XF series). Prioritize original DAF or certified brand products and reject low-quality aftermarket parts (which may easily cause power generation overload and wire ablation).

• Fully inspect the new generator before installation: ensure the pulley rotates smoothly without jamming, the bearings have no abnormal noise, the wiring terminals are free of oxidation and rust, the insulation layer is intact, and the pin definitions are consistent with the vehicle wiring (to avoid regulator burnout due to wrong wiring).

• Spare fuses must match the vehicle's circuit specifications to prevent failure to replace them in an emergency after fusing due to abnormal current.

Assembly Operation Precautions

• Tighten the fixing bolts to the torque specified in the vehicle service manual (the torque for generator fixing bolts in most commercial vehicles is 30-45N·m, subject to the manual). Loose bolts will cause vibration and abnormal noise during driving, while over-tightening may damage the generator housing or threaded holes.

• Follow the pin definitions strictly for wiring: B+ to the positive terminal of the battery, D+ to the positive terminal of the regulator, W to the negative terminal of the regulator, and E to the engine or vehicle body ground wire. Confirm that the buckles are reset after inserting the connectors firmly, and fix the wires with cable ties to avoid friction and damage.

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• There is no single exclusive original source for the precautions related to the "installation method of the 24V generator for DAF trucks" you previously inquired about. Instead, it is comprehensively summarized based on the general installation specifications for 24V on-board generators, universal maintenance guidelines in the automotive engineering field, and common content from relevant automotive repair platforms and technical documents. The specific core information sources can be referenced as follows:
• General technical documents on 24V generator installation: Content related to 24V generator wiring published on platforms such as Autohome clarifies the wiring specifications for pins like B+ and D+, which serves as an important reference for the wiring precautions of DAF 24V generators. The generator technical service guides in Renren Library mention details such as the tightening torque of fixing bolts and the tension of drive belts. These parameters and precautions are also applicable to the installation of 24V generators for commercial vehicles like DAF, and can be used as technical bases for installation operations.
• General installation guides for automobiles and generator sets: Articles on general generator installation published on platforms such as NetEase News and Sohu cover safety and process-related precautions, including disconnecting the power supply before installation, wearing protective equipment, and testing the operating status after installation. As a type of generator set, the DAF 24V generator aligns with the core requirements of these general guides in terms of basic safety principles during installation and post-installation testing logic.
• Universal industry guidelines for commercial vehicle maintenance: As a commercial vehicle brand, DAF’s generator installation must comply with the general specifications for commercial vehicle electrical system installation. For example, avoiding high-temperature components of the engine during installation, ensuring no damage to wiring connections to prevent short circuits, and selecting accessories suitable for 24V specifications. These guidelines are consensus formed in the commercial vehicle maintenance field over a long period, widely applied in the installation of various commercial vehicle generators, and also serve as an important background basis for summarizing relevant precautions.