Thread: Alternator?
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Old 10-05-2013, 03:58 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by clickman View Post
Is breaking loose of the bushing in the flange really required? What exactly is holding the alternator in on the idler pulley side? Is it squeezing of the support slot by the flange in the back and the pulley in the front? Now that things seem loose, can I just take a pry bar and lever up the idler pulley side (as one other forum member has done)?


Yes, giving the mounting bolt a solid smack is required as when tightened, it pulls forward and traps the mount. Once moved sufficiently by a couple of whacks, the alternator should pop right out.
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