JaredB Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I have determined my alternator is dead and I am going to replace it myself tomorrow. I have replaced alternators before so I am fairly comfortable doing it. However I would be grateful for any links to a step-by-step so I don't miss any "gotchas" and I do it right. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaredB Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I guess it's too easy for a step-by-step. Disco the battery, loosen the tension bolt, remove the belt, remove both bolts and the alt, then reverse that for installation. If there is anything else I may be missing, maybe someone will let me know. Good day. By the way, I did a search for this here before posting and found nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakataj Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 thats mainly it in a nutshell....have fun and welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I have determined my alternator is dead and I am going to replace it myself tomorrow. I have replaced alternators before so I am fairly comfortable doing it. However I would be grateful for any links to a step-by-step so I don't miss any "gotchas" and I do it right.Thanks. Why are you replacing the alt ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burny Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have determined my alternator is dead and I am going to replace it myself tomorrow. I have replaced alternators before so I am fairly comfortable doing it. However I would be grateful for any links to a step-by-step so I don't miss any "gotchas" and I do it right.Thanks. Why are you replacing the alt ? You really want to fix it cheap, just buy the 2 contacts or brushes as they are called and pop them in. I do this for Alts and starters and have never replaced the entire unit. $10 will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillsndale Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 You really want to fix it cheap, just buy the 2 contacts or brushes as they are called and pop them in. I do this for Alts and starters and have never replaced the entire unit. $10 will do it. Where's a good source for brushes? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaredB Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have determined my alternator is dead and I am going to replace it myself tomorrow. I have replaced alternators before so I am fairly comfortable doing it. However I would be grateful for any links to a step-by-step so I don't miss any "gotchas" and I do it right.Thanks. Why are you replacing the alt ? You really want to fix it cheap, just buy the 2 contacts or brushes as they are called and pop them in. I do this for Alts and starters and have never replaced the entire unit. $10 will do it. Excuse my ignorance but what are brushes? Contacts... I have to assume you are speaking of the contacts on the unit for the cable and connector to the unit. How do you fix something by "popping" it in? Basically what I am asking is, can you be more descriptive? Your solution is too ambiguous. I wished it were that simple. Also, is there a tension pulley I am missing. I have the bottom bolt off and the top bolt is stuck due to the tension on the belt and I cannot remove the belt from the pulley. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 You have to remove the acc. belt first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillsndale Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I have determined my alternator is dead and I am going to replace it myself tomorrow. I have replaced alternators before so I am fairly comfortable doing it. However I would be grateful for any links to a step-by-step so I don't miss any "gotchas" and I do it right.Thanks. Repair Manual After you get to Auto Repair Reference Center: 1993>Lexus>GS300>Repair Procedures>Engine Performance and Tune-Up>Engine Electrical>Alternator ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaredB Posted May 26, 2009 Author Share Posted May 26, 2009 I have determined my alternator is dead and I am going to replace it myself tomorrow. I have replaced alternators before so I am fairly comfortable doing it. However I would be grateful for any links to a step-by-step so I don't miss any "gotchas" and I do it right.Thanks. Repair Manual After you get to Auto Repair Reference Center: 1993>Lexus>GS300>Repair Procedures>Engine Performance and Tune-Up>Engine Electrical>Alternator ;) Thanks for the link. I actually competed the job right after my last post but I will save the link for future jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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