Alternator Removal - Taurus 24V '96

[Korozive]

Hi !
My serpentine belt broke recently. So I opened the hood and tested all the pulleys. I realized my alternator was seized so I have to replace it, with a new serpentine.

The car is jacked, the passenger wheel is removed. I have disconnected the 12V from the battery, the 2 or 3 bolts from the alternator and now I would be very glad if someone could give me the procedure for removing the alternator. I saw far far away a bolt and a connector, but it seems untouchable by a normal human. Do you have any tips for it ??

Thank you
Oh and by the way, it's a 6 Cylinder 3.0L 24 V DOHC, "Duratec" I think.

[whitall]

I can't help, but when I thought we needed one I remember the shop wanted a LOT of labor because it was hard to get to. Not your typical alternator replacement. Luckily, I only needed a new Megafuse!

[Rumtillidie]

i had to change my alternator to i have the same car 96 taurus but i took it to a shop cause it was too complicated!!

[waylowrider]

This sounds like what you're looking for.


Generator

Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.

Remove the power steering line bracket and heater hose support bracket from the generator.

Remove the upper generator bolts.

Partially raise the vehicle on a hoist.

Remove the right front wheel.

Remove the lower fender splash shield retainers and position the shield out of the way.

Remove the generator splash shield.

Raise the vehicle.

Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the battery positive cable from the generator.

Position an adjustable stand to the subframe.

Remove the right subframe bolts.

Remove the lower generator bolt.

Lower the subframe to provide clearance.

Remove the generator.


Installation

NOTE: Do not tighten the lower bolt.



Install the generator and the lower bolt.

Raise the subframe and install the subframe bolts. Tighten the bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Remove the adjustable stand.

Lower the vehicle.

Install the upper generator bolts and tighten them to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Install the power steering line bracket and the heater hose support bracket. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

Install the accessory drive belt.

Partially raise the vehicle.

Tighten the lower generator bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Connect the generator electrical connector.

Install the battery positive B+ cable and nut. Tighten the cable nut to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Install the generator splash shield.

Install the fender splash shield and the retainers.

Install the right front wheel.

Lower the vehicle.

Connect the negative battery cable.