0
With great difficulty. Especially if you don't want to pull the engine. What I did was roll the car steering up on ramps (to gain access under the car), turn your steering hard to the right as far as it will go.
Take a jack and lift on the p. side sub-frame crossmember to expand the p. side suspension.
You will have to remove the alternator from the brackets and the brackets from the engine block before you can get the alternator out the opening.
Remember to loosen the top adjustment bolt. You access this by going under the hood against the firewall. I know this was hard to get at but a ratchet, extension, u-joint and deep socket worked for me. If you are lucky, you may be able to get a compact air ratchet in there as there isn't much room to ratchet.
After the brackets are removed from the engine and the alternator removed from the brackets, pull the alternator down. This will take some twisting to find the right way but it will work.
Replacing, just go in reverse order. Good Luck.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do you replace the alternator belt in a 1997 Geo Metro?
how do you replace 1997 alternator belt
I need to replace my alternator in my 1997 dodge neon and want to know if this is something I should do myself The last time I replace alternator was in your 1978 camaro?
If you can get at it, disconnect your battery and go for it, Basicaly the same procedure but with a serpentine belt and auto tensioner i presume.
How do you replace the alternator belt on a 1997 Kia Sephia?
Loosen the tensioner bolt on your 1997 Kia alternator. Move the alternator to the left. The alternator belt will become loose and can be replaced.
How do you replace power steering belt on 1996 dodge neon?
Since There is no tensioner pulley you have to loosen your alternator.
How do you replace voltage regulator on 1997 sunfire 2.4?
you have to replace the whole alternator. It is built in and not external.
How do you replace a fuel pump for a 1997 Plymouth neon?
you must remove the fuel tank to replace the pump.
At what miles estimated should a 2002 Dodge Neon Alternator be replaced?
You replace them when they stop working. They stop when they stop.
Why would a 1997 Dodge Neon NOT be able to turn off after started?
alternator is bypassing ignition switch,check wireing
What is the cost to replace the alternator on a 1997 cadillac deville?
The cost to replace the alternator for this car ranges between $80 and $120.This is not including any shop or shipping fees.
What is code P1682 for your 2000 Dodge Dakota?
Alternator going bad..replace it. Just had the same thing on my 2000 neon
How much to replace the alternator for a 1997 Chevy Silverado Z71 - parts and labor?
About $150.00
How hard and detailed is it to replace water pump on dohc 1997 dodge neon?
Water pump
