What tools do I need to take off a alternator?
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What tools do I need to take off a alternator?
In addition to a replacement alternator, you’ll need some tools:
- Hand tools like ratchets, sockets, and wrenches.
- Belt tensioner tool.
- Gloves and safety gear.
- Battery tender or memory saver, if necessary.
- Jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks, if necessary.
How do you take off an alternator?
Step by Step: Replacing an Alternator
- Save the memory on your vehicle’s preset electronics.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Loosen the belt tensioner.
- Loosen and remove the serpentine belt.
- Remove the wiring harness or connectors.
- Loosen and remove the alternator.
Is it hard to remove an alternator?
Replacing an alternator can cost you several hundred bucks at the local repair shop, but it’s one of the simplest repairs you can do at home. With a few tools and about an hour you can swap it out yourself — and keep your dough in your pocket where it belongs.
Is it expensive to replace an alternator in a Chrysler Sebring?
Most of the time, when replacing an alternator, the alternator itself is relatively affordable. It’s the labor that makes the job expensive. Here are the most common symptoms of a bad alternator in a Chrysler Sebring:
What are the symptoms of a bad alternator on a Sebring?
Outside of the battery warning light, a dead battery is the most common symptom of a bad alternator. As the alternator can no longer supply your Sebring with an adequate power supply, it will begin to feed off of the reserve in the battery.
Why does my Sebring not start when the key is turned on?
As the alternator can no longer supply your Sebring with an adequate power supply, it will begin to feed off of the reserve in the battery. Once this battery reserve hits a certain level, the vehicle will begin to run erratically and will no longer start when the key is turned.
How do I check the battery voltage on my Sebring?
With your Sebring turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire. With the engine off, you should get a reading somewhere between 12.0 volts and 12.6 volts.
