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Removing the Alternator
For Removing the Starter, click here.
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 Disconnect battery ground cable |
 Remove the ground wire (black) from the alternator |
 Disconnect the positive wire (red wire held on by a retaining nut) from the back of the alternator |
 Now disconnect the wire harness from the alternator |
 Remove the drive belt NOTE: Some models use a belt tensioner that applies tension to the drive belt. The best tool to use for this job is the serpentine belt too. If you can borrow one from a neighbour you can get one at PartSource. (Part# 648451) On other models you will have to loosen the adjusting bolt on the alternator bracket. If you’re not sure about how to remove the drive belt, visit your local PartSource for free print outs of vehicle specific instructions. |
 Take off the mounting bolts from the alternator bracket |
 Now remove the alternator from the engine compartment
There. You’ve removed the alternator. How easy was that? |
Installing Your New Alternator
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 Put the alternator in the engine compartment |
 Install the mounting bolts that connect the alternator to the alternator bracket |
 Connect the alternator wiring harness |
 Now connect the positive wire to the alternator
NOTE: Your new alternator should come with a retaining nut. Remember to remove the nut before you install the positive wire. If it doesn’t keep the old nut. |
 Connect the ground wire to the alternator |
 Now install the drive belt |
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This is a great time to replace your old worn out belt. When inspecting your old belt look for signs of cracking, oil soaked, hard glazed, splitting or fraying. All these signs mean it’s time you replaced your drive belt. If your vehicle no longer has the belt routing diagram under the hood, visit your local PartSource for a free print out of the belt routing diagram.
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 Reconnect the ground battery cable |
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Removing the Starter
For Removing the Alternator, click here.
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Before you get started (no pun intended), you might have to remove some components to gain access to the starter. This only applies to some vehicles. Visit your local PartSource for free print outs on vehicle specific instructions. |
 Disconnect the battery ground cable |
 Raise the vehicle and support it securely with jack stands |
 Disconnect the wires from the starter and starter solenoid
NOTE: Probably a good idea to make note of where each wire comes off. A good way to keep track of where each one goes is to mark each wire with masking tape indicating where it was disconnected. Trust me. I learned the hard way. |
 Now remove the mounting bolts
NOTE: Some vehicles have two mounting bolts others have three. Not to worry. Every manufacturer is different. |
 Remove the starter from the engine. |
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Some vehicle use shims. Make note of where they were placed because you’ll have to reuse them the exact same way with the new starter.
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Installing the Starter
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 Put the new starter in the engine compartment. Make sure shims are installed in original position, if applicable. |
 Install the mounting bolts. Torque to specified specifications. (Visit your local PartSource for a free print out of torque specs.) |
 Connect the wires to the starter and starter solenoid |
 Reinstall any components that may have been removed to gain access to the starter |
 Raise vehicle and remove the jack stands |
 Reconnect the battery ground cable
Now raise the roof. You just installed a starter all by yourself! |
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