replacing alternator

[97EclipseTurbo]

OK well I have to replace the alternator in my 1997 Eclipse Gs. I already have a new one and was just wondering how do I put it in? from the looks of it we have to drop the front axle. Is that correct? We took off the wheel and the caliper but cant seem to get the rotors off, I have slotted AEM rotors. Can anyone steer me in the right direction???

Thanks a lot!

 

[ShawnsGarage]

Dont think removing the axle is in the list of how to do it. But i own a 1g and have never worked on a 2g so ill let someone else chime in.

 

[boostngsx]

Invest in a Haynes manual.

 

[cano86]

Hope this helps you out good 1995-98 Vehicles

2.0L NON-TURBO ENGINE

See Figures 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Raise and safely support the vehicle.

Remove the left side wheel and tire assembly. Remove the under cover side panel.

For 2.0L non-turbo engines equipped with auto-cruise control, remove the speed control assembly.

Remove the alternator drive belt, as outlined in General Information & Maintenance of this repair guide.


Fig. 5: Exploded view of the alternator mounting-1995-98 2.0L non-turbo engine


Detach the alternator harness connector(s).


Fig. 6: There are two electrical connections found on the back of the alternator



Fig. 7: With the vehicle raised and supported, unplug the electrical connector from the rear of the alternator



Fig. 8: Unfasten the BAT terminal retaining nut from the rear of the alternator


Remove the lower alternator bracket.


Fig. 9: Remove the alternator adjusting bolt


Remove the alternator adjusting bolt.

Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the alternator from the vehicle.


Fig. 10: Remove the alternator mounting bolts, then carefully lower the alternator and remove it from vehicle


To install:

Install the alternator brace and secure with the retainers.

Position the alternator and bracket.

Attach the alternator harness connectors.

Install the alternator drive belt. Adjust the tension as outlined in General Information & Maintenance of this repair guide.

Install the under cover side panel and the wheel and tire assembly.

Carefully lower the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable.

 

[Project2G]

Just go in from under the car that's how I did mine. You can figure it out. I did it my first time a long time ago. Jack the car up and it may help to remove the pass wheel but not needed.

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Pre-Removal


Under cover Side
Speed Control Assembly
REMOVE


Drive belt (Generator)
Generator harness connector
Generator bracket
Generator
Generator brace
INSTALL


Generator brace
Generator
Generator bracket
Generator harness connector
Drive belt (Generator)
Post-Installation


Speed Control Assembly
Drive Belt Tension of Adjustment
Under cover Side

 

[97EclipseTurbo]

wow that helps A ALOT

thanls!

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

take off the drivers side fan to give you more clearance. it's a more difficult if you have an fmic where the piping runs that side, might require removing it for more clearance as well. Other than that its straight forward.

Make sure the belt/tensioner is tight, or you get squeel during startup

 

[cano86]

take off the drivers side fan to give you more clearance. it's a more difficult if you have an fmic where the piping runs that side, might require removing it for more clearance as well. Other than that its straight forward.

Make sure the belt/tensioner is tight, or you get squeel during startup

He's talking about a 420A engine not the 4G63 But thanks for your advise anyways

 

[cano86]

wow that helps A ALOT

thanls!

You're welcome thats why we here for to help