replacing alternator....how to???

[nissilvat]

ok i am getting my alternator rebuilt, but dont know how to remove it. isnt there a small "wheel" type thing with a nut in the middle that u move to the left/right ( with a torque wrench ) to loosen the belt?, can someone help out on this?

[koukiKA240]

There is a top bracket that has a long bolt that is used for tightening/losening the belt. On this slide bracket there is a bolt that is tightened to hold it in desired place. loosen this and then loosen the belt. Once this is done the alternator should be able to pivot freely from a bottom pivot point. Then get 2 tools on the bottom bolt, loosen it and pull it out. Dont forget to first disconnect all electrical connections. After you pull the bottom bolt out it comes down to fenagling out the alternator from a cramped space.~Sam

[RMiller]

Disconnect the battery before doing this!

[nissilvat]

thanks.. i had someone take a look at it and it appeared to have some faulty bearings in it. it was also dirty as ****, so ill put it in and see how it goes

[midnightclubbaa]

what happens if you don't disconnect the battery before doing this

[midnightclubbaa]

anyone

[koukiKA240]

you die.

jp. But you might fry the alternator. Or it just wont work. I do know for a fact that if the ground wire or 12v wire is not on tight it will fry the wire.~Sam

[midnightclubbaa]

well i forgot and now everything in the car is dead except the headlights but they don't pop up

but the car still cranks and runs

[brunswick240]

Do you guys know how to replace the 'lower' alternator belt?

[koukiKA240]

?? ther is only one belt.??

I dont remember waht belt the alt pully is but i think its the furthest inside, just take off the rest of the belts and replace that one. ~Sam

[midnightclubbaa]

i think it's the second in line

[Dattebayo]

If you hook it up with the battery hooked up, you can fry the voltage regulator inside the alternator (integral part) especially if a spark arcs the gap between the plug and it's socket.

And it is obvious that the alternator belt is the one the alternator is connected to ...sheesh...

[IanS]

The AC belt is the one furthest from the front, the Alt belt is in the middle and the power steering and waterpump is closest to the front