2.5 Alternator Replacement

[masshole]

My Gf has a 99 with the 2.5 v6 with a slushbox. She needs another new alternator as she had it replaced last year and needs another one. I did some searching but could not find a much. Anyone have a write up or any good best practices as to how to get er done???

Thanx in advance!!

[jerock03]

These are a pain, but it can be done. Try searching the how to section. You will see a lot of people who say you need to drop the y-pipe to get it done. It can be done with out doing this. I have done 2 w/o doing that. You will need to remove the passenger side tire and some of the steering to get it out through that side. Getting the bolts out is the fun part.The bottom two are the easiest the top you better have a rubber arm and a case a beer to drink!! Chances are you will get good at it because it will most likely happen again....in any case definitely check the how to section...and good luck...be ready to drop some f-bombs!

[Professor Nimnul]

Cougar Alternator removal (how-to) - PuckPuck.Com

[masshole]

WOW more intense then i thought.... i got the bolt that hold the rear bracket to the block off. Additioanlly i got the one bolt that holds the front bracket to the block that is very close to teh CV shft boot. I saw/ felt the bolt at the top of the alt and it seems impossible to get at.. any suggestions tool set up to reach that one???

thanx in advance!!

[B3NN3TT]

Originally Posted by masshole

WOW more intense then i thought.... i got the bolt that hold the rear bracket to the block off. Additioanlly i got the one bolt that holds the front bracket to the block that is very close to teh CV shft boot. I saw/ felt the bolt at the top of the alt and it seems impossible to get at.. any suggestions tool set up to reach that one???

thanx in advance!!

Find a friend with small hands, and have them place the deep-well socket on that top bolt FROM THE OUTSIDE (reaching in from the fenderwell). Then feed a few extensions with a swivel joint up through the bottom, and snap it onto the socket, then turn!

[LostRacer]

I went in from the engine bay with a stubby and a rubber...mallet. That was to break it loose(the top bolt). The my stubby did the rest.

[jerock03]

Small hands are a bonus, we tried using several extensions from the drivers side, and got on it, but had a hard time getting the torgue needed to turn it, we did get it loose, then I jammed my arm in at an angle I didn't know I could get it in there at. I was able to turn it enough till it came out. Just be patient and it will come out. Trust me it goes back in a little better!............getting your arm in there is the fun part!