DIY HOW TO PULL YOUR OWN PARTS AT A SALVAGE YARD AND SAVE MONEY while keeping your vehicle on the road! How to remove/replace the ALTERNATOR on a 1997-2006 Chevy Truck or van with a 4.3 V6. The process is similar for trucks equipped with a V8
TOOLS NEEDED FOR THIS JOB:
10mm Socket
15mm Socket
3/8 ratchet
1/4 ratchet
QUICK PULL TIP: Using a 3/8 breaker bar vs a 3/8 ratchet to pull and release the tension of the belt tensioner to remove belt will allow for better leverage.
STEPS FOR REMOVAL:
1. Remove the serpentine belt by inserting a 3/8 ratchet into the square hole on the front of the belt tensioner, pulling against the spring tension then remove the belt.
2. Remove the 2 bolts on the front of the alternator using a 15mm socket.
3. Remove the nut holding the maing power wire with a 10mm socket
4. Remove the main electrical plug by lifting up on the tab and pulling the plug.
REPLACE: Follow the steps above in reverse.
Level of effort/expertise: Medium
Average auto parts store cost: $120
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Thanks Brother. God Bless.
I've been in some yards that have not removed the batteries from the vehicles. Always check for batteries and make sure the negative is pulled first if one should come across a donor that still has a battery in it before tackling electrical parts removal.
Did anybody out there have some good websites to get some G body parts like fenders and headlight assemblies
Thanks Brian.
poor truck , worked to death
"Remanufactured" probably means it didn't work when it was installed. Owner probably got fed up called a tow truck, which just had a "New" alternator installed. 😉 Good job, thanks for sharing!
I use to have a 1987 luxury sport with that 4.3 fuel injection. Quick question
Would that NEWER truck have same engine and throttle body or will it be different?