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Alright, so what's the trick to removing this Alternator?

Discussion in '348/355' started by Eric C, Aug 9, 2015.

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  1. Eric C

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    #1 Eric C, Aug 9, 2015
    I've changed countless alternators in the past, but I have no idea how you guys are removing that top bolt. I can get to it from the back side, it looks to just be a lock nut, but it's just turning and not backing off. My question is, how in the world do you get a wrench on the front side of it?

    This thing is making me feel like a amateur and these sausage fingers aren't helping either!
     
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    #2 2NA, Aug 9, 2015
    This is why pros have large toolboxes with lots of different wrenches. Not all are included in the set from Sears.

    Try a different tool. A good inspection mirror is handy as well.

    It's not an easy job "in the car", but it is possible.
     
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    #3 SoCal1, Aug 9, 2015
    Amen !!!!

    God bless the Snap on and mac trucks
     
  4. Eric C

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    #4 Eric C, Aug 9, 2015
    I'm thinking I'll need a offset wrench of some sort. I'll get my mirror up there and look. Anyone know if it's a 17mm?
     
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    #5 RSO1091, Aug 10, 2015
    Eric, are you replacing the alternator, or just rebuilding it? I have rebuilt the alternator in-place on my 355 a few times without the need to remove it completely.

    Henry
     
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    #6 Eric C, Aug 10, 2015
    Well, my plan was to rebuilt it in place. I could get to all the screws on the rectifier but one. So, I decided to just remove the alternator, but I broke the tensioner trying to do just that. Now, I've got to fix that too.
     
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    #7 UConn Husky, Aug 10, 2015
    I did mine during the major just to be safe, much easier on a bench!
     
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    #8 Eric C, Aug 10, 2015
    That sounds a lot better than laying on my back!
     
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    #9 RSO1091, Aug 11, 2015
    That's right, I saw that on another thread. As impossible as it seems to remove the alternator, several guys here have done it. I replaced all of the screws on the alternator with hex heads so I could use the curved wrench to install and remove them. Definitely saved me on the next rebuild. I hope you're able to figure it out without going to extremes.

    Good luck buddy, Henry
     
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    #10 Eric C, Aug 11, 2015
    Thanks, I rebuilt it in place this morning. Hope it works! Those little screws were a pain!
     

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