What tools do you need to replace alternator?

What tools are needed to replace an alternator

1. Socket and ratchet set.
2. Wrench set.
3. Belt tensioner tool.
4. Safety gear.
5. Memory saver, if needed.
6. New alternator.

How big of an alternator do I need for a blazer?

Our Blazer performance alternators are built to give you a 100 percent charge out of your battery. Ideally, you need an output between 13.5 and 14.8 volts, and our components are built to effectively transform your mechanical energy into power to run your electrical components.

How do you install an alternator on a Chevy Trailblazer?

Unscrew the right-engine lift hook from the engine too using the wrench or ratchet and socket if you have a 4.2L engine. Unplug the alternator electrical connector and remove the battery cable using a ratchet and socket if you have a 5.3L or 6.0L engine. Unbolt the alternator from the engine.

How do you replace the alternator on a Chevy S10?

Reconnect the secondary cable to the alternator by reengaging the nut. Pull back the tab from the primary cable, and then reconnect that wire. Push the wire in until the tab locks. Rotate the belt tensioner counter-clockwise once again. Replace the serpentine belt, referring to the routing guide, which is affixed near the radiator.

Where are the bolts on an alternator bracket?

There are two bolts on the front of the alternator and one bolt in the rear of the alternator. Use the 3/8 inch drive ratchet and a socket to turn these three bolts counterclockwise to loosen and remove the bolts. Slide the pry bar between the alternator and the bottom of the alternator bracket.

How does the alternator work on a Chevy Blazer?

The serpentine belt, which is run by the crankshaft pulley, controls the alternator itself. Every time the crankshaft pulley turns, the alternator pulley also turns. Pull the 2000 Chevy Blazer into a safe working area and shut off the engine. Open the hood and locate the battery on the driver side front of the engine.

How do you remove an alternator from a trailblazer?

Unplug the alternator electrical connector and remove the battery cable using a ratchet and socket if you have a 5.3L or 6.0L engine. Unbolt the alternator from the engine. Use a ratchet, ratchet extension and socket if you have a 4.2L engine model.

Reconnect the secondary cable to the alternator by reengaging the nut. Pull back the tab from the primary cable, and then reconnect that wire. Push the wire in until the tab locks. Rotate the belt tensioner counter-clockwise once again. Replace the serpentine belt, referring to the routing guide, which is affixed near the radiator.

How do you remove an alternator from a 4.2L engine?

Unbolt the alternator from the engine. Use a ratchet, ratchet extension and socket if you have a 4.2L engine model. On 5.3L and 6.0L engine models, remove the two lower mounting bolts using the ratchet, ratchet extension and socket. Move the alternator away from the engine just a few inches if you have a 4.2L engine model.