Replacing failed alternator on 2002 Lincoln Navigator. Probably the same as any 1998-2002 Ford or Lincoln vehicle with the 5.4 Intec DOHC engine. Breaker bar review at 20:24
A local repair shop estimate for this job was $379.42 plus tax on a $199.99 alternator ($15.99). A new alternator from a local auto parts store was $155.99 plus tax ($12.48). Savings: ~$227 Time invested: 8 hours (first one failed, had to renew lifetime warranty, which is the install you see here, could be as little as 4 for you if your first one goes, or as much as 8,12,16 if they keep failing. YMMV) Pay rate to pay myself to do car repairs: $28.36 per hour.
Links (google coupons for better prices)
Breaker bar: $12.99 https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-67933.html
3/8″ Drive Impact Wobble Extension Set: $9.99 https://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-1-2-half-inch-drive-impact-wobble-socket-extension-set-67066.html
1/2″ and 3/8″ Drive Impact Swivel Set: $7.99 https://www.harborfreight.com/2-pc-universal-impact-joint-socket-adapter-set-67920.html
4 Pc High Visibility Socket Adapter Set: $4.99: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-pc-high-visibility-socket-adapter-set-62851.html
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