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alternator removal:mystique Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Ruben Vazquez Anonymous Poster rubecscubed@yahoo.com Apr 3, 2009, 1:46 PM Post #1 of 4 (1492 views) alternator removal:mystique Sign In 95 mercury mystique, 2.5L, A/C 116,000miles. who in their right mind would put an alternator on the bottom of an engine? Can someone please tell me how to solve this riddle of the ages. I can't even fit my hand thru the small gaps provide by the exhaust pipe and stuff. Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Apr 3, 2009, 3:27 PM Post #2 of 4 (1482 views) Re: alternator removal:mystique Sign In Hey, these engineers get paid big bucks to make it difficult. Let's see how we can make the mechanic's life a nightmare! 1. Remove negative battery cable from battery. 2. Remove serpentine drive belt. 3. Raise vehicle, remove RF wheel. 4. Remove R. tie rod from steering knuckle. 5. Remove exhaust 'Y' pipe. 6. Disconnect wiring from alternator, remove alternator brace. 7. Disconnect lower ball joint from control arm, remove half shaft. 8. Remove alternator mounting bolts. And then, it will give you just enough room to rotate the alternator and wriggle it out, according to the procedure. Those engineers must have stayed up late on this one. If you haven't lit a bomb under the vehicle by this point, put everything back in reverse order using a new circlip on the axle shaft. Tighten the axle nut to 246 ft. lbs. Refil the trans., as you lost some fluid when the axle was pulled. Then, have a couple of beers on us. Loren SW Washington JBANKS User Apr 4, 2009, 3:51 PM Post #3 of 4 (1473 views) Re: alternator removal:mystique Sign In Wow i will NEVER complain about my camaro again!! Good luck buddy. JBANKS Guest Anonymous Poster johnchow101@hotmail.com Apr 8, 2009, 8:22 AM Post #4 of 4 (1451 views) Re: alternator removal:mystique Sign In   Hey, these engineers get paid big bucks to make it difficult. Let's see how we can make the mechanic's life a nightmare! "Those engineers must have stayed up late on this one." Not Quite. They put the car together & disassemble few times. They don't work on cars that are actually on the road for sometime. They don't know or feel the pain mechanics had to endure to remove all these rusted joints. Mechanic has to heat up bolts & try to exert preassue in unusual position to remove that 10+ yrs old nut&bolt, which never moved since leaving the factory.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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