How to change the alternator

Tiny
JOHNNIE.AVANT
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  • 1998 LEXUS GS 400
  • 225,000 MILES
Im changing the alternator but it won't come out!
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 AT 4:00 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep those can be a little tight. You will need to remove some brackets and the radiator mount so you can bring the alternator upward and out. Start be disconnecting the battery and then removing the serpentine belt.

Here are some guides and diagrams (below) to help you get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

you should test it after it is done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Here the Denso alternator is on Amazon for $156.00

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C5RW1I/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000C5RW1I&linkId=564b7da0a0f0aaf173042a4125737d6a

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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