Alternator Replacement
Trying to replace alternator. It is lose but can’t come out the top and CV-joint in the way so cant come out the bottom. Help please?
You will need to remove the air cleaner assembly in order to remove the alternator from the top.
Alternator Replacement 2000 Chevy Metro
Removal
- Disconnect the Negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the rubber insulator, the nut, and the electrical connector from the alternator B+ terminal.
- Take off the upper mounting bolt (1).
- Remove the drive belt.
- Remove the 2 lower alternator mounting bolts (2).
- Take out the alternator.
Installation
- Install the alternator to the vehicle.
- Install the lower mounting bolts (2). Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
- Install the upper mounting bolt (1). Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
- Install the drive belt to the pulleys.
- Adjust the drive belt in order to obtain the specified deflection with 10 kg (22 lb) of pressure exerted.
Used Belt Deflection
6-8 mm (0.24-0.31 in)
New Belt Deflection
5-7 mm (0.20-0.27 in) - Tighten the alternator mounting bolts.
Caution!
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.Tighten
Tighten the alternator bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft). - Connect the electrical connector to the alternator B+ terminal. Secure the connector with the nut and with the rubber insulator.Tighten
Tighten the electrical connector nut to 8 N·m (71 lb in). - Install the air cleaner assembly.
- Connect the negative battery cable.Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable to 15 N·m (11 lb in).
Trying to replace alternator. It is lose but can’t come out>> At the top the obstructions are: Where its fasten at top the bracket and wiring cable fastened to bracket that crosses over the alternator from timing belt cover and wires to components to carburetor and a hose to the carburetor however at the bottom is a CV-joint and splash shield in the way so how to come out the bottom or top however would removal of tire and splash shield do it? Help please?
Yes. It is quite common to remove the tire and splash shield to gain access to lower engine components. You should find it easier to get to the bolts this way as well.
Yes it does come out the top. I had to use cable ties and carefully move the wiring against the carburetor and tubing too. Remove the Alternator splash shield to get my hand to the other side of the alternator and I had to remove it with the top bracket that attaches the alternator at the top and remove the dipstick tube. You may find other things to remove however the more you carefully move out of way the easier it comes out or goes in – its a bit tight – however its a struggle and the cable ties made it easier.
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