Alternator

[mackgoo]

I need to replace my alternator. I understand the one bolt you loosen it 3 to 4 turns than whack the bushing out. Does anyone know why? Why can't I just un do it all the way?

[Silver_TT]

Because there's a bushing on the alternator (see attached pic) that you want to knock loose from the engine. You don't want to go wild on it and break anything on the engine, but unscrewing that bolt 3-4 turns and then applying the whack does the trick. If you get the bolt too far unscrewed or completely unscrewed and try to get it back in it can be a PITA (at least it was on mine which had the original alternator, so had been sitting in there for 10+ yrs).

If you follow the steps correctly the first time it will potentially save you a lot of aggravation. Replacing the alternator is a very easy job if the instructions are followed and you can easily get it out of the car.

Edited September 9, 2013 by Silver_TT