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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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How do i take out the altenator i unbolted the 2 front bolts but the thing does not seem to want to move what else do i have to unbolt? sorry for the newb question guys
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Old Jul 24, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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I know this is a newb question guys but i cant get this damn alternator out .
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 03:06 AM
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there are a total of 3 bolts that hold the alternator on. 2 in the front and one in the back. If I remember right the sizes are 15mm for the bolts and 13mm for the power cable. Dont forget to take the connector off the top. Hope this helps you out.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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pull the ground off the battery before ya put a wrench on that terminal for the charge wire on the alt! no welding!
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