removing alternator?
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removing alternator?
is there a post or does someone have a good way of removing the alternator. I have the FSM and checked the threads but have not found a description of how exactly to do it? need the best way of doing this so I can change the thermoswitch.
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its easy, its like 3 bolts. ones on the left side, ones on the top with the ground in it, and the other is tensioner adjuster thing i dunno what its called. The one on the left side is long and when you take it out you have to kinda pivot it using that left side bolt as the rotating point and it comes off of there and ur free
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Make SURE you've got the negative terminal off the battery when you pull the alternator. The main power wire from the alternator can EASILY short out on something during removal/reinstallation, and you'll have more problems .
In general, it's real easy. That's one thing Mazda made easy for us .
Dale
In general, it's real easy. That's one thing Mazda made easy for us .
Dale
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Originally Posted by oneflytrini
And that Bitch *** belt. That thing took me forever to get onto the new alternator.
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Agree with sgtblue - it can be really tight.
I need to remove the belt, loosen the bolts, remove the terminals, and still wrestle with it to get it out. Just don't break your pressure or vacuum tanks in the process. Having a nice pair of buckskin gloves is very helpful with this car.
Next time I have it out I'll take a dremel grinder to the facing metal of the ears to see if I can make it easier.
Dave
I need to remove the belt, loosen the bolts, remove the terminals, and still wrestle with it to get it out. Just don't break your pressure or vacuum tanks in the process. Having a nice pair of buckskin gloves is very helpful with this car.
Next time I have it out I'll take a dremel grinder to the facing metal of the ears to see if I can make it easier.
Dave
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Originally Posted by DaleClark
Make SURE you've got the negative terminal off the battery when you pull the alternator. The main power wire from the alternator can EASILY short out on something during removal/reinstallation, and you'll have more problems .
In general, it's real easy. That's one thing Mazda made easy for us .
Dale
In general, it's real easy. That's one thing Mazda made easy for us .
Dale
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