Auto Repair & Diagnostics : How to Change an Alternator

When changing an alternator on a car, the first step is to loosen up the negative battery terminal and the belt tension. Remove the bolts and set them aside when removing an alternator with help from an auto mechanic in this free video on car repair and diagnostics.

Expert: Tom Brintzenhofe
Bio: Tom Brintzenhofe has been a mechanic for the past 17 years.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• auto repair
• car repair
• auto maintenance
• auto service
• car maintenance
• car care
• car service
• automobile
• car engines
• flat tires
• diagnostics

[lilletizz]

@shirke01

It's the same thing..

[dagr8rylz]

how to change alternator in under 4 minutes = you wont have a car to drive.

learned absolutely nothing from this video

[shirke01]

Rear wheel vehicle is easy to change but front wheel pain in ass.....

[moneybelt22]

@Tical5 I WAS JUST HUMILATING HIM THATS ALL BOY!

[AwwwwShhhhh]

I got a 92 acura integra with a seesed up alternator and was wondering how to change it..

[heartlessvietboy]

This is the reason why we need to do away with the gasoline internal combustion engine. It's oily, greasy and dirty. It requires thousands of components and if one fails, its difficult and costly to repair.

[dontpaul1]

Thanks dp

[Ratava252]

If only the subtitles weren't seconds off from the video lol

[gorehdima]

would changin the pully on the alternator set the belt a few degrees off causing it to come off or anything?

[jacobterriify]

this is helpful. i wanna change the alternator on a 2001 tacoma i just inherited. can anyone give me a tip on removing the protective "hood like" cap the covers the battery cable connection on the alternator itself. i guess i could pry it off, but i'm wondering if there's a better way to do it. hope someone can help...