what is the easiest way to replace an alternator in a 1993 montecarlo 3.4 engine without going to a repair shop?
2007-07-20 09:53:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Disconnect the battery
Disconnect the wires that go to the alternator
Loosen the should be two bolts one attached to a bracket with an elongated hole
Loosen the alternator and remove the belt (this is where the elongated hole comes in
Remove the bolts holing it in
Pull out, replace then go backwards from the removal instructions
2007-07-20 10:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct...no need for a repair shop. I have changed two alternators-both were half hour jobs assuming you have the right tools. First go to autozone or ebaymotors.com a remanufactured alternator should run you $80. Next get a chilton manual for your can-detailed instructions. Instructions as follows get a 3/8 breaker bar. Find appropriate socket for belt tensioner. Unplug alternator. Turn socket to the right on belt tensioner. Should go about 7-8 inches to the right. Remove serpentine belt (good time to replace) next loosen two or three bolts holding alternator remove and replace and reverse instructions. Good luck. Goo online to see a pic of belt tensioner if you don't know what I'm talking about. But chilton is best best from auto store or barnes and noble. Remember to vote for a best answer
2007-07-20 17:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by tim b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the Haynes service manual for your vehicle and do it yourself. I am not sure about your particular vehicle, but replacing an alternator is usually a very simple process. Although I have replaced alternators and had to raise the motor and loosen a motor mount to replace the belt.
2007-07-20 16:56:49 · answer #3 · answered by bongernet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to autozone.com they have the best free repair guide online but te best way would be send a hot chich to the parts store and see if one of those dumbazzes will do it 4 her
2007-07-20 17:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by David\Tanya M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about all that can be said is take it off and mark all the wires and put the new one on the same way you took the old one off , it really isnt that hard if you pay attention to detail
2007-07-20 16:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by jon_wayne89 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mobile car repair!
2007-07-20 16:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate to say this.....Take to a good shop, it takes a hoist and support stands...its a 3 to 4 hr. job. i have been changing them for 17 yrs. on w body gm cars...not one to try without the skills and tools...........
2007-07-20 23:03:10 · answer #7 · answered by Dennis B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just start unhooking it, mark the wires, and place the replacement in. dont make it too difficult ir it will be!
2007-07-20 17:10:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋