How do you change the alternator on a Stratus?

No matter which engine package or alternator your Stratus has, the process of changing the alternator is the same. Remove both battery cables from the battery, using the correct wrench to turn the nuts on the terminals counterclockwise. Use the battery terminal and post cleaner to clean the cable ends and the battery posts thoroughly.

What’s the best way to replace an alternator?

If you find any of those issues, you’ll need to replace it. Remove the alternator from the engine bay. With the belt pulled off of the alternator pulley and the wires disconnected, the alternator should come out freely. You may need to wiggle the alternator around some things in order to remove it.

Do you need to remove serpentine belt to change alternator?

As you loosen the bolts, the alternator will slide in the bracket under the tension of the belt. You may not need to remove the serpentine or accessory belt if it’s not damaged.

What kind of engine does a Dodge Stratus have?

The 2000 Stratus was Dodge’s entry into the mid-size sedan class. The interior is roomy, thanks to Dodge’s “cab-forward” design. The Stratus was available with three different engines in 2000. The entry-level SE had either a 2.0 liter or a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine, while the upscale ES came equipped with a 2.5-liter V-6 engine.

How do you remove an alternator from a 2.5 liter engine?

On the four-cylinder engines, pry the alternator away from the engine using the pry bar, tighten the adjuster and pivot bolts. On the 2.5-liter engine, tighten the adjuster and pivot bolts, then the tensioner bolt until the belt will only twist 1/4 to 1/3 of the way around.

How do you loosen the pivot on an alternator?

Loosen the pivot and adjuster bolts on the alternator — the adjuster or tensioner on the 2.5-liter engine — by turning the bolts counterclockwise with a socket and ratchet. Mark the outside edge of the alternator belt with the chalk.

What to do if your alternator is loose on a Dodge?

Locate the alternator. Depending on your model of Dodge, the location will vary. It will, though, have a belt running to it. Check this belt to make sure it is tight. If the belt is loose, you can try tightening it by adjusting the alternator on its mounting bracket. You will need a wrench or socket set to accomplish this.

How do you install an alternator on a 2.5 liter engine?

Install the alternator belt, ensuring the chalk line is on the outer edge. On the four-cylinder engines, pry the alternator away from the engine using the pry bar, tighten the adjuster and pivot bolts. On the 2.5-liter engine, tighten the adjuster and pivot bolts, then the tensioner bolt until the belt will only twist 1/4 to 1/3 of the way around.

How do you remove an alternator from a car?

Remove the pivot and adjusting bolts and lift the alternator out. On cars equipped with cruise control, remove the vacuum line from the speed control module and remove the two mounting bolts with a socket and ratchet. Move the module out of the way. Install the new alternator, the pivot and adjuster bolts.

When did the Dodge Stratus fuse box come out?

In this article, we consider the second-generation Dodge Stratus, produced from 2001 to 2006. Here you will find fuse box diagrams of Dodge Stratus 2004, 2005 and 2006, get information about the location of the fuse panels inside the car, and learn about the assignment of each fuse (fuse layout) and relay.

How to replace an alternator on a 1995 GMC?

Somewhere on your vehicle there is a tensioner pulley. You’ll need to move it enough to slip the belt off the pulley. Our ’95 GMC has a standard spring-loaded GM tensioner that required us to pull it back with a wrench.