What tools do you need to change an alternator in a car?

What tools do you need to change an alternator in a car?

In addition to a replacement alternator, you’ll need some tools:

  1. Hand tools like ratchets, sockets, and wrenches.
  2. Belt tensioner tool.
  3. Gloves and safety gear.
  4. Battery tender or memory saver, if necessary.
  5. Jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks, if necessary.

How do you change the alternator on a car?

Changing the alternator on most cars is generally the same. Find the alternator (has to be connected to the serpentine belt), and then look up steps to replace it. The main difference in cars is where the alternator is and how it’s mounted.

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.

Where is the insert jack on an alternator?

Insert jack stands beneath the vehicle for safety once it’s jacked up. Remove the main power cable from the alternator. The main power cable will be the thick cable attached to the alternator that runs from the battery.

Where does the power cable for an alternator come from?

The main power cable will be the thick cable attached to the alternator that runs from the battery. Depending on how much space you have in your specific vehicle, you may be able to use a ratchet, but in some, you may only be able to fit an open-ended wrench.

How do you remove an alternator from a Capri?

To remove the alternator, do the following: Disconnect battery-the negative connection. Locate the IAC (see photo). This is a self contained unit attached to the engine block by two bolts. It has two narrow hoses (with coolant) and two wide hoses attached. There is an electronic connector on top. Remove the two bolts.

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.

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.

How much does a Bosch alternator cost on a Mercury Capri?

On a 1991-94 Mercury Capri, good quality alternators, either Bosch or Mitsubishi, cost anywhere from $130-200. They are all rebuilt. Spending less than that is like, “you get what you pay for”, meaning, it could fail (despite a year warranty) within days of installation (like mine did, I bought it on Ebay for $65).