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how do you remove/ replace an altenator on a '92 ford ranger???????????????????????

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1992 Ford ranger 2.3lt 4cyl dual

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everything- can't remove 2 bottom bolts. now 1 is rounded off! HELP!!!!!!

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January 17 2006 at 12:57 PM (7 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
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See Figures 1 through 6

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  2. Remove the accessory drive belt.

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Fig. 1: After disconnecting the battery and removing the drive belt, unplug the single wire connector ...


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Fig. 2: ... then the multi-wire connector from the back of the alternator-integral regulator units lack the single wire


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Fig. 3: If the push-on connectors are difficult to remove, use a small pick to disengage the connector latch


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Fig.4: Unbolt the battery (B+) lead from the back of the alternator ...


  1. Label and disengage all of the wiring connectors from the alternator. To disconnect push-on type terminals, disengage the lock tab and pull straight off.

  2. Remove the alternator bolts, then remove the alternator from the engine

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Fig. 5: ... then remove the alternator mounting bolts


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Fig. 6: Remove the alternator from its mounting bracket


To install:

  1. Position the alternator on the engine.

  2. Install the alternator mounting bolts. On 3.8L and 5.0L engines, tighten the upper bolt to 16-21 ft. lbs. (21-29 Nm) and the lower bolt to 30-40 ft. lbs. (40-55 Nm). On 4.6L engines, tighten both bolts to 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).

  3. On 4.6L engines, install the alternator mounting bracket and bolts. Tighten the bolts to 71-106 inch lbs. (8-12 Nm).

  4. Install the accessory drive belt. Ensure that the drive belt is properly installed on the pulleys before starting the engine.

  5. Attach all engine wiring harness connectors to the alternator.

  6. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Edited by enginboy on January 17 2006 at 12:58 PM
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January 17 2006 at 1:06 PM (8 minutes and 18 seconds later)
         
O.K. but I CANNOT GET the 2 bottom bolts out.
The top one was no prob... the bottom ones WILL NOT come loose. I've rounded off the front one. Went to Sears & bought a damaged bolt remover kit, but can't get enough pressure on it to bite into the bolt. I am considering cutting off the bolts to get out the old altenator. This is driving me and 3 friends (so far) NUTS!

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on January 17 2006 at 1:12 PM
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January 17 2006 at 1:36 PM (30 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
Reply to Marc's Post: thanks marc, but i can't get the bottom bolts loose. the bottom front is now rounded off. am considering cutting them off.
rob

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on January 17 2006 at 1:37 PM
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January 17 2006 at 1:40 PM (3 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
oh, by the way, the pics are nice, but look nothing like what i'm dealing with.
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