Remove Right front tire then remove the fender well and the battery and air cleaner on the other side.
remove the radiator after you remove the left fan move the right one aside.
Now You can get to the bolts. you will need three extensions to go behind the ex.manfold to get the back bolt out.
The alternator will only come out the top.
It took me 5 hr. to get it off 3 hr to put it back together on My 1994 Northstar.
the shop rebuilt it for $90.00. I later found the alternator at rockauto.com.
Remove Right front tire then remove the fender well and the battery is how I replace the
belt.
did you unhook the battery before replacing the alternator
INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR
The voltage regulator on your 1997 Cadillac Deville, is located on the top of the alternator. Some aftermarket alternators have the voltage regulator, on the back of the alternator.
The cost to replace the alternator for this car ranges between $80 and $120.This is not including any shop or shipping fees.
is your battery in good condition and fully charged? is your starter good?
Check for any lose connections, wires, exc.
just take it to a mechanic.shop save your self busted knuckles and having to ask forgiveness for using bad language
Autozone, advanced auto parts, and other autoparts stores.
how do you replace 1997 alternator belt
http://www.handymanlyness.com/archives/auto/repair/electrical/alternator/replace/99_gmc.HTML This shows pics for replacing an alternator but requires removing the serpentine belt. http://www.handymanlyness.com/archives/auto/repair/electrical/alternator/replace/99_gmc.HTML This shows pics for replacing an alternator but requires removing the serpentine belt.
Cadillac - 1997 was released on: USA: October 1997 (Hollywood Film Festival)
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.