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YOUR RESEARCHAlternator Replacement
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Disconnect battery and cover terminal or battery
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Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.
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Disconnect the electrical plug connection on the air flow sensor and remove the complete air cleaner assembly.
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I was unable to remove it turning clockwise while replacing my starter, but I managed to work around it.
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A gentle tap on the fastening screw loosens the threaded bushing in the generator arm (use aluminum mandrel).
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I think Ive read that the alternator replacement on the 02 996 may be a bit of a pain to remove given some tight spaces to work in.
Has anyone done theirs and if so, howd it go? Looking to maybe save a dollar.
My alternator is on the way out (i think...ill find out for sure on monday) and have seen the part for 200 ish (incl shipping) on ebay for a new bosch. Indie is looking at 350 for part plus an hour of labour for something just shy of 500 total.
thanks
Have you checked out the DIY here? -
http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutor...he-alternator/
1. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery. Undo the fastening screw for the air cleaner housing and the hose clamp on the throttle body.
2. Disconnect the electrical plug connection on the air flow sensor and remove the complete air cleaner assembly.
3. Relieve the drive belt at the tensioning pulley and remove the belt.
4. Disconnect the electrical plug connection on the vacuum switchover valve and unclip the switchover valve from the holder.
5. Undo the holder at the intake distributor (2 screws) and remove. Pay attention to the sealing ring (vacuum line for brake booster) when removing.
6. Undo left fastening screw (in direction of travel) and unscrew.
7. Undo right fastening screw (with deflection roller) by three turns. A gentle tap on the fastening screw loosens the threaded bushing in the generator arm (use aluminum mandrel). Unscrew fastening screw and remove with deflection roller.
8. The generator must be turned clockwise so that the swivel arm is near the crankcase and the holding arm projects beyond the fastening eye.
9. Carefully pull the generator back a little and undo the electrical connections, or press the plug connection to the generator housing, release (arrow A) and pull off. Pullout generator to the rear.
For step 8 it was suggested that the rotation should actually be COUNTER clockwise.
I was unable to remove it turning clockwise while replacing my starter, but I managed to work around it.
It is easy to access at least
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