Have to change alternator on 95 MonteCarlo Z34

[MonteMonster95]

Can someone give me directions how to change this other than dropping the engine down...?

[86FieroSEv6]

Jack up the right side. Pull the wheel, pull the axle. Make sure the battery is disconnected BEFORE you disconnect the alternator. Remove belt, remove alternator. Damn, that sure sounds simple when I write it, but I've never done it without some choice language during the physical part of the exercise . . . .LOL.

[Superdave]

Drink 3-4 beers before you start, that'll soften the initial shock.

[MonteMonster95]

OK...I like the 3-4 beers and choice language part.....BUT I can get it off like that though.....right?

[86FieroSEv6]

"BUT I can get it off like that though.....right? " Hahahahaha, I don't know whether you can get it off like that or not, but I do know that you can remove the alternator that way. LOL

[55trucker]

The most frustrating part of the actual alternator removal/install is the bolt around the backside of the housing that is totally blind. You have to feel to get the bolt started in the threaded boss in the block. An impact gun on the axle nut and a long large bar to force down the control arm (disconnect ball joint) so as to swing the strut out of the way for clearance are a blessing.

[bszopi]

http://60degreev6.com/content.php/39-How-to-change-the-alternator

I haven't looked, but I may need to fix the images on that one as well...

[RedZMonte]

This pic just about sums it up... Take your time, its a Pain in the ass.... you may feel suisidal after attempting this job...

[86FieroSEv6]

No no no no noooooooo. . . . that's the problem, man. What I meant by "choice language" is that you have to use the mechanics mantra to coax the machine into submission. It goes like this . . . I love my machines, my machines love me and I serve the machine masters, and if this piece of shit doesn't cooperate soon I'm gonna serve the machine masters up a healthy dose of BFH alignment tool #1!

[Dave96z34]

I can pull the engine faster....

[pocket-rocket]

This pic just about sums it up... Take your time, its a Pain in the ass.... you may feel suisidal after attempting this job...

Lol! I remember that day like it was yesterday. That's an Autozone alternator for you. Just look how clean it is still. That's why I went with a Delco that I still have yet to have go out, and that pic was from around '99 or '00...

[RedZMonte]

Lol yeah, use a Delphi or ACDelco replacement... (Pillatium sp? i hear are ok too) But checker brand SUCK!

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[Dave96z34]

What I wonder is why iv been doing so well. I don't run the cooling duct on the alt or right splash guard or ps rack heat shield or ps cooling pipe cradle lope. I haven't had any problems. But then again I do have giant hole in my hood for ventilation.

[Fierobuffoon]

mines on a 4ft sq platform, takes 3 min......

[Mjkanejd]

I don't know if the 95 is different than the 97 but that year calls for loosening the pinch bolt connecting the steering column to the rack, then lowering the cradle no more than 4 inches to give clearance to access the back of the alternator to connect the battery cable, wiring harness air vent pipe. I've done it without lowering the rack by attaching the battery cable before bolting the alternator to the bracket. But you can't attach the harness plug and vent pipe without it being in the bracket since they won't reach. So you have to bolt it up then apply a lot of patience and a long screwdriver to maneuver the harness plug and vent pipe into position.