What is the best way to romove the alternator, from under the car or from above? Any tips or tricks? Looks like mine has gone out so I want to check it and probaly replace it.

 

putting the car on a lift and getting it from under the car...i heard is a better idea....cause of where its located..

 

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable
(2) Loosen but DO NOT remove the generator adjustment nut.
(3) Raise vehicle with front wheels turned fully to the right.
(4) Remove the plastic lower splash shield.
(5) Disconnect the generator field circuit wiring connector. Squeeze locking tab to release.
(6) Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
(7) Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
(8) Remove the generator drive belt. The generator spill shield does not need to be removed.
(9) Remove three mounting pivot bracket bolts.
(10) Remove pivot bolt and bracket.
(11) Holding the generator in one hand, remove adjustment nut and slide the generator off the T-bolt.
The T-bolt does not need to be removed.
(12) Lower the generator and remove through the wheel well.

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I found (at least on the 95’s) if you remove the air cleaner housing, just one bolt and it pops out, gives much easier access to the belt adjustment bolt and wiring connection from the top behind the engine. You still have to have access from the wheel as stated above to remove the other bolts. I also use jack stands and remove the passenger wheel for better access.

 

I would go from under, I hope you have long arms too! I was elbow deep in grease when I changed mine! Also, dont drop it on your head when your removing it! Its heavier than you think!

 

lol, I'll try not to drop it on my head. Thanks for your help guys, I knew I could count on you. [sm=icon_rock.gif]

 

http://www.myneonspeed.com/howto/how...alternator.htm

 

yes i did this twice before there is only one way it will come out. . . you have to be at just the right angle to get it out of the little space provided but its not that bad to do at all took me about a half an hour the second time.