Alternator removal 99 Standard

[Whooray]

OK I've done it once a long time ago, but for the life of Me I can't get the Alternator out. It's unbolted and loose. Any help/advice is appreciated.   Raymond

[Chrisj CMA]

OK I've done it once a long time ago, but for the life of Me I can't get the Alternator out. It's unbolted and loose. Any help/advice is appreciated.   Raymond

I just did an alternator change today. So here is my best advise. First remove both side covers. Then remove both bolts that secure the center cover. Then make sure the battery is disconnected. Pop the center cover out of it’s grommet and that gives you all the room you need. Once the alternator is free of the engine, point the rear of the alternator down and towards the center. Rotate the alternator a bit clockwise and it should come out. Be sure to massage wires hoses and such away from where you need the alternator to go.

[Whooray]

OK I've done it once a long time ago, but for the life of Me I can't get the Alternator out. It's unbolted and loose. Any help/advice is appreciated.   Raymond

I just did an alternator change today. So here is my best advise. First remove both side covers. Then remove both bolts that secure the center cover. Then make sure the battery is disconnected. Pop the center cover out of it’s grommet and that gives you all the room you need. Once the alternator is free of the engine, point the rear of the alternator down and towards the center. Rotate the alternator a bit clockwise and it should come out. Be sure to massage wires hoses and such away from where you need the alternator to go.

You were absolutely right!  It came out first try. Thanks so much!

[Chrisj CMA]

OK I've done it once a long time ago, but for the life of Me I can't get the Alternator out. It's unbolted and loose. Any help/advice is appreciated.   Raymond

I just did an alternator change today. So here is my best advise. First remove both side covers. Then remove both bolts that secure the center cover. Then make sure the battery is disconnected. Pop the center cover out of it’s grommet and that gives you all the room you need. Once the alternator is free of the engine, point the rear of the alternator down and towards the center. Rotate the alternator a bit clockwise and it should come out. Be sure to massage wires hoses and such away from where you need the alternator to go.

You were absolutely right!  It came out first try. Thanks so much!

You’re welcome 

[Chrisj CMA]

When you put it back in have a flashlight handy. You use the flashlight to make sure the blades of the alternator drive are aligned with the openings of the rubber dampeners. There are four pairs of rubber cushions tied together so there are four gaps where the blades need to align with.

[MarkT]

When you put it back in have a flashlight handy. You use the flashlight to make sure the blades of the alternator drive are aligned with the openings of the rubber dampeners. There are four pairs of rubber cushions tied together so there are four gaps where the blades need to align with.

Also need to put the rubber dampers in the "X" position so gravity doesn't pull them out of position.

[Chrisj CMA]

When you put it back in have a flashlight handy. You use the flashlight to make sure the blades of the alternator drive are aligned with the openings of the rubber dampeners. There are four pairs of rubber cushions tied together so there are four gaps where the blades need to align with.

Also need to put the rubber dampers in the "X" position so gravity doesn't pull them out of position.

Never thought of that but in makes sense

[Whooray]

When you put it back in have a flashlight handy. You use the flashlight to make sure the blades of the alternator drive are aligned with the openings of the rubber dampeners. There are four pairs of rubber cushions tied together so there are four gaps where the blades need to align with.

Also need to put the rubber dampers in the "X" position so gravity doesn't pull them out of position.

OK the rubber dampened in the 10 o'clock spot keeps slipping down anyway to keep it in position?

[Chrisj CMA]

When you put it back in have a flashlight handy. You use the flashlight to make sure the blades of the alternator drive are aligned with the openings of the rubber dampeners. There are four pairs of rubber cushions tied together so there are four gaps where the blades need to align with.

Also need to put the rubber dampers in the "X" position so gravity doesn't pull them out of position.

OK the rubber dampened in the 10 o'clock spot keeps slipping down anyway to keep it in position?

Not really but if you get a Qtip and paint the dampeners with rubbing alcohol in the slots where the blades go it will slide right in

[hubcapsc]

When you put it back in have a flashlight handy. You use the flashlight to make sure the blades of the alternator drive are aligned with the openings of the rubber dampeners. There are four pairs of rubber cushions tied together so there are four gaps where the blades need to align with.

Also need to put the rubber dampers in the "X" position so gravity doesn't pull them out of position.

OK the rubber dampened in the 10 o'clock spot keeps slipping down anyway to keep it in position?

A little dab of grease on them will keep them in place.

I installed new ones when I changed my alternator, they stuck in there
pretty well...

-Mike