Where is a alternator located?

Alternators are located towards the front of your engine and are powered by the engine’s serpentine belt. Alternators use the power from the crankshaft and serpentine belt to move magnets over a special surface of wires and cables called the conductor.

How do you unbolt an alternator on a Windstar?

Unbolt the alternator ground wire from the back of the alternator using the socket set. You may need to crawl underneath the Windstar to reach the back of the alternator, depending on your physical size and dexterity. Disconnect the wiring harness from the back of the alternator and then unbolt the alternator from the engine with the socket set.

When to replace the alternator on a minivan?

If the internal generator or external voltage regulator should fail on the Windstar, you must replace the alternator assembly in order to continue getting the most out of the minivan. Anyone with basic auto-repair skill can replace the alternator on a 2000 Ford Windstar in about an hour.

How do you remove an alternator from a car?

Disconnect the wiring harness from the back of the alternator and then unbolt the alternator from the engine with the socket set. Pull the alternator away from the engine by hand and pull it out of the engine well from the bottom. Compare the old and new alternators to make sure they are physically identical.

How do you remove a serpentine belt from an alternator?

Move the belt tensioner off the serpentine belt with the belt tensioner tool and then push the belt aside as you slowly move the tensioner back into place. Move the serpentine belt off the alternator pulley by hand. Unbolt the alternator ground wire from the back of the alternator using the socket set.