It should only take an hour or two..the most difficult part is getting the new one into position for rebolting, as it is an extremely tight space with very little wiggle room. Same for the lower connector bolt which is reinstalled using very short strokes. Otherwise it's a very straightforward process for any home mechanic. If i did it, anyone can.
36 mm socket and a long ratchet or bar.
You must remove both drive belts the one that connects to the power steering and the one to the alternator. the alternator has three bolts - one long one pointing towards the back of the car - one of the left side of the alternator - and one on the right side towards the bottom of the alternator (youll have to get underneath the car to get to it) unsrew all of them and it should drop
The kind of antifreeze that is recommended for the 2004 Mazda Protege is the Genuine Mazda Long-life Coolant. You can also purchase Peak or Zerex coolants which are also considered compatible.
I had to change the clutch at 120,000 kilometers.
The alternator is below pipework and fittings and will take a long time to remove - according to my mechanic. Going to do it myself even though it will take me even longer!
with a 10mm socket remove the two ignition coils and the two spark plug wires, using a 5/8 spark plug socket and one long extension and a ratchet remove the spark plugs and install the new ones
MAZDA Tribute Alternator replacement V6This applies to the Mazda Tributes. To change the alternator; the factory procedure at the dealership says to drop the sub-frame from under the front of the vehicle. Then everything is accessible. This is not necessary.1. Remove the right front tire2. Remove dust pan from right front3. Remove the brake caliper and caliper bracket4. Remove the 2 bolts from the half shaft support bracket5. Remove the half shaft axle assembly6. Remove the serpentine belt7. Remove the 3 bolts holding the alternator in place8. Remove the 3 bolts holding the alternator mounting bracket9. Remove the alternator mounting bracket10. Remove the electrical connection on the alternator.11. The studs that are spot welded on the half shaft bracket will try to keep you from being able to remove the alternator. Put the nuts back on the studs until they are flush with the end. This will protect the threads while you take a straight bar long enough to get past the strut and knock out both studs from the bracket. They are only spot welded on the bracket.The alternator now has enough room by rotating and dropping down to remove through the opening.When re-installing the studs put lock washers on the back side and an O-ring on the front of them all the way up to the bracket so they will stay in place while you line up the axle bracket and get the nuts started.You are on your way to Getting 'ER Done".. !
It depends on the Make and Model of the car, truck, van, ext... but in the easiest way lossen the long bolt ont the alternator to get the belt lose, then take the old belt off, put the new belt on, and retighten the bolt... but like I said depends on the Make and Model as my 95 Mazda Protege has another belt the has to be taken off first and I'm still trying to get help with that...
Disconnect your battery first. Then remove the belt you can buy or borrow a tool for the tension pulley or use a long bar just be careful where you rest it. Remove the nut on the back of the alternator holding the power wire then remove the to bolts holding the alternator.
very long thin funnel from the top under air box into top fill hole on trans axle very slowly
Hi Just did this last week. Remove ground wire from battery. Jack up car. Using a proper wrench, turn the idler pulley clockwise until the belt is loose enough to remove. Remove the 2 bolts holding the alternator onto the bracket. They are under the Power Steering unit. Get under the car and remove the clips holding the dust cover on. Remove the bolt holding the alternator cover on. Remove the plug for the alternator. Remove the long bottom bolt holding the alternator on the bracket. Wiggle alternator free and remove it out the passenger side wheel well. Install the new one the reverse of the old ones. Put some lock tite on the long bolt threads. That's just about it. A 45 minute job with some help.
Hi Just did this last week. Remove ground wire from battery. Jack up car. Using a proper wrench, turn the idler pulley clockwise until the belt is loose enough to remove. Remove the 2 bolts holding the alternator onto the bracket. They are under the power steering unit. Get under the car and remove the clips holding the dust cover on. Remove the bolt holding the alternator cover on. Remove the plug for the alternator. Remove the long bottom bolt holding the alternator on the bracket. Wiggle alternator free and remove it out the passenger side wheel well. Install the new one the reverse of the old ones. Put some lock tite on the long bolt threads. That's just about it. A 45 minute job with some help.