Do you have any alternator replacement tips?

GOTTAKEEPMOVIN'

MEMBER
2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
2.4L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
216,000 MILES

I believe I smoked my diodes in my alternator when remote-starting the car. It started slowly, and then I smelled burnt electronics when I approached the car. Charging System Light is on. Battery read 12.1V when car was not on. After starting, I am reading 11.7V. Bad alternator! Any helpful hints for the removal and replacement process? Many Thanks!

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SQM

MECHANIC
6,383 POSTS

Hello,

Check out these articles that provides some very good info on alternator testing and replacement:

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

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

https://youtu.be/Z-p4dMJUpUw

Also attached replacement procedure of the alternator on your car.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.

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