2001 Toyota Echo Alternator Bearing Fix

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TONY50HORTON
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How do I remove the rear alternator bearing on my 2001 Toyota ECHO. It's a 70 Amp alt, the car has 160K miles.
May 3, 2006 at 2:51 PM
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LOSONE
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You don't; you replace the alternator. The material they use for the case is frangable and you will end up destroying the case.
May 4, 2006 at 9:43 AM

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Do not remove the rear alternator bearing. Replace the alternator, because the case material is fragile and attempting the repair will likely destroy the case.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2001 Toyota Echo with 160,000 miles asked how to remove the rear bearing from a 70-amp alternator. The expert advised against removing the bearing and recommended replacing the alternator, since the fragile case material would likely be destroyed.

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