Im by no means a mechanic but do kinda know my way around under the hood of my truck. Im going to have my alternator tested tomm. and if its bad and going to put one on myself if im able to.
2006-11-29 11:10:47 · 4 answers · asked by Cody K 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its a 2002 gmc sierra 5.3 v-8
2006-11-29 11:31:24 · update #1
It all depends on the type of vehicle you are working on..Most cars have automatic belt tensionners..so moving the alternator isn't an option..The newer cars come up with weird areas to put the alternator in..Anyone who has ever changed the alternator on a Ford Contour would know this..To properly answer this question of course though..the vehicle type would help immensely
2006-11-29 11:21:17 · answer #1 · answered by iusedtohavehair 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's probably one of the easier jobs you can do on the vehicle. when you adjust the belt tension...depending on the length of the belt the tension should be between 1/2" and 1 1/2". the longer the belt the more slack. The way to check the slack is to merely go to the middle of the belt....between the longest distance from the alternator pulley and the next pulley and just simply push on it with your finger and judge the play in it. If by chance after you install the alternator and adjust the belt, the belt seems to have too much slap or squeals then tighten it a bit more.
Good luck
2006-11-29 19:16:34 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not bad except on Dodges...its a beast to do a Dodge.
2006-11-29 19:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by kherome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy...
nothing to it.
2006-11-29 19:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋