Anyone replace an alternator recently? Tackling this job today. Got it up in the air yesterday and saw how much of a pain this is going to be. Had a beer and was going to continue. Had another and decided to wait... Feedback anyone? I have not looked to find the process to remove it, but looks like some suspension parts have to be removed...
GenIII Alternator Swap
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There's some good bits here -
http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/AlternatorReplacement.htm
Make sure you have a few beers on hand before you get too dirty.
http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/AlternatorReplacement.htm
Make sure you have a few beers on hand before you get too dirty.
jmpSHO
SHO Member
I haven't done one in a while but I remember having to drop the subframe a few inches to get enough clearance to get the alternator out. I also think I removed the outer tie rod from the knuckle.
avocadoman1
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i did it w/out dropping sub-frame.
- removed pass-side wheel
- removed tie rod/knuckle & black plastic panels inside wheel well
- i did not remove the panels on top of engine compartment
- i remember that there were two bolts that held the alternator in place and the rear bolt was very difficult for me to remove (and replace) w/ my large hands
- i didn't remove any fuel or brake lines
- once alternator is unfastened, it must be dropped and twisted and turned to get thru the very narrow opening in the wheel well
very labor-intensive and slow process
- removed pass-side wheel
- removed tie rod/knuckle & black plastic panels inside wheel well
- i did not remove the panels on top of engine compartment
- i remember that there were two bolts that held the alternator in place and the rear bolt was very difficult for me to remove (and replace) w/ my large hands
- i didn't remove any fuel or brake lines
- once alternator is unfastened, it must be dropped and twisted and turned to get thru the very narrow opening in the wheel well
very labor-intensive and slow process
Its really not too bad...I just did mine in a hour...
Remove wheel
remove pass. side cowl
disconnect outer tie rod
bottom end of the sway bar link
take belt off alt
remove top bolt off alt(15mm)
remove the two lower bolts off the alt(15mm)
tilt the alt remove the plug and the power wire(10mm)
and its off!!
Ins is Reverse
Remove wheel
remove pass. side cowl
disconnect outer tie rod
bottom end of the sway bar link
take belt off alt
remove top bolt off alt(15mm)
remove the two lower bolts off the alt(15mm)
tilt the alt remove the plug and the power wire(10mm)
and its off!!
Ins is Reverse
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One of the most difficult alternators to change. I could do it faster now if I had to, but OMG.
- Raise vehicle
- Remove passenger front wheel
- Remove both inner linings
- Remove drive belt
- Remove tie rod end
- Remove upper bar end link
- Pull alt plug
- Remove bottom 2 alt bolts
- Remove valve cover beauty harness cover
- Remove top alt bolt
- Drop alt
- Remove alt to battery cable
In addition for wheel hub assembly, remove caliper bracket and rotor, then axle nut. The top bolt on the hub was a major pain!
Install was reverse of that. 6 hours from start to finish but also did both hubs. So I guess it was not too bad, but going to call the dealer on Monday just to see what the labor is for that job!
- Raise vehicle
- Remove passenger front wheel
- Remove both inner linings
- Remove drive belt
- Remove tie rod end
- Remove upper bar end link
- Pull alt plug
- Remove bottom 2 alt bolts
- Remove valve cover beauty harness cover
- Remove top alt bolt
- Drop alt
- Remove alt to battery cable
In addition for wheel hub assembly, remove caliper bracket and rotor, then axle nut. The top bolt on the hub was a major pain!
Install was reverse of that. 6 hours from start to finish but also did both hubs. So I guess it was not too bad, but going to call the dealer on Monday just to see what the labor is for that job!
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