Remove and Replace Alternator

Tiny
JPL1979
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How do I remove and install new alternator?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 1:53 AM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps of changing the alternator with diagrams below to show you on your car.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 2:19 AM
Tiny
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I own a 1999 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L V6. I have already purchased the new alternator. I don't own Torque wrench set. I do have socket wrenches. Will this be a problem?
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 2:26 AM
Tiny
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Yes you will have to torque the bolts properly or risk premature failure. You should be able to rent a torque wrench from a local auto part store though. Usually you just pay a deposit then borrow the tool, upon returning tool you get the deposit back.
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 2:27 AM
Tiny
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 2:28 AM
Tiny
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CAUTION: I believe at least some of the torque values given above are N-m, not ft-lb. One newton-meter is about 1.36 foot-pounds.
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Thursday, August 8th, 2013 AT 1:48 PM
Tiny
JAMESR
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Electrical problem
1998 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

How do you replace the Alternator. It's a 4.0L Classic.

Thanks
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Friday, January 25th, 2019 AT 2:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 96 straight 6 cherokee country. I recommend getting a HAYNES repair manual (20.00?) For your year model. There are many instructions, illustrations, pictures that will be useful in removing altenator. Too much info to post in this forum, and it will answer questions you didn't know you had. Good Luck!
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Friday, January 25th, 2019 AT 2:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Electrical problem
2000 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I need step by step instructions on how to replace alternator
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Friday, January 25th, 2019 AT 2:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Disconnect the battery, remove the serp belt, disconnect the power supply wiring on the back of the alt, unbolt it from the mount, and reverse the order to replace it.
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Friday, January 25th, 2019 AT 2:56 PM (Merged)
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How do I change my alternator?
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Friday, January 25th, 2019 AT 2:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You remove it from underneath. If there is splash guard underneath, take one end loose, so you can move it out of the way.

Take negative battery cable loose, remove alternator belt. Remove electrical connector/s from alternator. As far as removing alternator bolts, use your own intiative as far as what to remove to get alternator out.
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Friday, January 25th, 2019 AT 2:56 PM (Merged)

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