Alternator replacement for a 2001 Mazda MPV. You have to remove the drive axle before you can get at the alternator. This is no fun and I hope the video make…
Mazda MPV Alternator replacement and drive axle removal
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Alternator, Axle, Drive, Mazda, Removal, Replacement
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Easyer if you remove lower altenator bracket closet to motor 4×4 block wood jack motor up at least half inch to inch altenator falls out easy
yur the man!!!!
Good job,Im a DIY just did mines.
Where do you buy mazda mpv alternator connectors? need the pigtail connects to the alternator.
Is it an MPV?
hello people i need a help, i have an alternator in my grage and im afraid to screw it up, the issue is that i dont know how to place the yellow and the white cable on the alternator , could someone help me with ?
Good luck.
Hope all goes well.
Mine just went out looks like I’m gonna be having fun this weekend
Glad that the video helped, and I appreciate all the comments I have received so far. Thank you.
Hi There,
You video helps me do the job in about 4.5 hrs.
I only have to replance the three cavities connector.
Thank you very much, the truck is up and running.
Saludos Desde El PASO, TX.
Thanks for your comments.
The ball joint knuckle was so corroded I could not get it out. Which is why I went the other route. Also the drive shaft was stuck really well. I am not sure if I was missing the grease cap over the drive axle nut. The rear wheels have caps over the axle nuts. The mushrooming was from the gear puller I tried earlier. That was not on the video.
The mushrooming was not caused by the hammer. The thread sits farther back, so luckily no damage.
good job getting the alt changed….sorry to correct you, but you went through alot more trouble than you needed to….next time take bolt completely out of ball joint knuckle….and do not beat on axle shaft with anything else other than a dead blow hammer…..that is how you mushroomed the end…..
Glad I could help.
Thanks for posting this. My alt just went and your vid will be a big help.
Jack stands were used. Safety first!
Thanks for comment, glad I could help.
I hope you use more than a jack to keep the car lifted
THE BOOK CALLS FOR 2.5 HOURS LABOR?
VERY WELL DONE I AM ADHD AND I GOT IT THE FIRST TIME!!! YOU SHOULD THINK OF STARTING A SERIES OF AUTO FIXES HOW TO DO’S….
When pulling the axle, I usually put the large nut back on so that I don’t mushroom the threaded end. Also using a punch in the center of the axle instead of a socket works well. I grease the heck outta the splines so that they don’t get stuck back in there when I put it back.
I assume you’re in Canada due to your pronunciation of “Mazda”
thx for the vid.. There isn’t any hanes on these guys. Took me about that 6 hrs to do it. My axle wasn’t stuck either lucky since I am in Canada, Ontario. All done by hand tools and no pivot extensions..Even the top nut. I went from the side instead of beneath.
Depends on how corroded things are from winter driving where you are.
With a lot of problems about 8 hours.
6 hours for a backyard diy mechanic equipped with the right tools.
4 hours for a mechanic and a Mazda mechanic who has done a number of these could do it in 3 hours. Its learning all the little tricks that makes it easier a second or third time around.
How long did it take you to do the whole job minus the explanations.