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How do I replace an alternator in 96 Chevy Camaro 2S and is it difficult for a person who knows very little about cars?
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== == "IF you have to ask about how to do it, you shouldn't try to do it. Pay a trained mechanic to do it properly, and be happy that you didn't make a big mistake and ruin your car." ~Whoever posted the writing above this is DEAD WRONG. I knew nothing about cars and just bought a 97 camaro that had a cracked cylinder head. I asked around on the internet, read all I could, and finally removed the cylinder head, got it machined, and put it in, all in a month's time. You can save tons of money by doing it yourself. And you learn a little something too. To answer the question, I don't know about all cars, but at least on my 97 Camaro, it was fairly easy. I remove the drive belt
(the big black belt spinning in your car; to remove it, find the tensioner ( a metal wheel that seems to only have no other purpose then to put tension on the belt) and rotate the nut on the tensioner clockwise; this will allow you to remove the belt) unbolted three bolts, and disconnected two electrical connectors to remove the alternator. Obviously installation is the reverse. Do however get a haines repair manual for your car, in case there are special instructions. Also, if you know someone who has one, borrow a torque wrench...there are torque settings for the alternator bolts that you SHOULD follow. -- Having posted the original question and later following through with the alternator replacement, I can say it was remarkably easy for someone who knows almost nothing about cars. For anyone else who may need to know, here are the detailed instructions. If you are very unfamiliar with the parts, just remember careful what was removed from where, and where things to back in/on to before you take them off.
The entire procedure will probably take you more about 30-45 minutes, but will save you a few hundred dollars.
1) A replacement alternator for the Camaro shouldn't cost more than $150, if not less.
2) Before doing anything DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
3) Disconnect the wire or wires from the back of the alternator. This is usually a very simple process but if you're unsure as to where they go, label them as you take them loose.
3) You know need to loosen the drive belt, which is usually the toughest part all together. You'll need to move it enough to slip the belt off the pulley. you need to either remove the belt, or carefully slide it off from the alternator. Find the belt tensioner (a metal wheel located in near the middle of the assembly), and turn the tension nut clockwise to loosen the drive belt.
4) Remove the 3 bolts that secure the alternator to the car, and now the alternator should life out fairly easily.
5) Seat the new alternator in it's place, replace the identical electrical connection, and bolt in back with the original 3 bolts you originally removed.
6) Place the drive belt back around the alternator. If you took it off and not sure where it goes back, there is usually a detailed diagram of where it goes just in front of the engine. Allow around a half inch of slack when tightened.
7) Reconnect your battery, and be amazed out how easily your car turns over now!
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