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Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177401 03/27/06 02:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2 Troy, MI R rcksvtcontour Newbie
rcksvtcontour Newbie R Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2 Troy, MI	Thanks for the awesome write on how to take the ALT out.!!!! <<<<<<Yeah anyone got any ideas how to get the tie rod out I snapped the tie rod bolt in half and theres only 1/8th of an inch sticking out under neath the hub. Any IDEAS???? Please help this is my daily driver car and need to fix quickly.>>>>>>> Ah ANybody Ready For Summer in Michigan???? [IMAGE]http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h103/udders30/HPIM1506.jpg[/IMAGE]

Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177402 06/22/06 01:18 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,791 SE-MI CEG R RawBurt Hard-core CEG'er
RawBurt Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,791 SE-MI CEG	Originally posted by Ray: there are three wires... one is a plug that you have the REMOVE THE COPPER WIRE going across it, then slide the plug off. the second is a small plastic grey plug that is VERY fragile. use your small flathead to lift up on the tab that is recessed below the surface level of the alternator, and then slide the clip off, as well.. The third is held on with a bolt (7mm, IIRC) THIS is why you removed the positive battery terminal.. huge sparks and fuses blown if you didn't. I thought this pic might be helpful, by the way... its a 10mm nut.

Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177403 07/15/06 12:15 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4 Schaumburg, IL USA D DaSnoBordr Newbie
DaSnoBordr Newbie D Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4 Schaumburg, IL USA	I'm needing help with the top alternator bolt. the 4ft extension thing doesn't make sense to me cause i cannot see the top bolt from the drivers side wheel well. the splash shield is removed. i need help now. i only have a few hours.

Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177404 07/15/06 01:49 AM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,106 Fort Wayne, IN Y Y2KSVT Addicted CEG\'er
Y2KSVT Addicted CEG\'er Y Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,106 Fort Wayne, IN	Originally posted by DaSnoBordr: i cannot see the top bolt from the drivers side wheel well. You should be on the passenger's side. Mark 2000 Black CSVT 3.0L Hybrid - 206fwhp & 195fwtq

Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177405 07/15/06 02:06 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,446 Playing in the mud!! G GIT-R-DONE Hard-core CEG'er
GIT-R-DONE Hard-core CEG'er G Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,446 Playing in the mud!!	i used to take a 2' extension with a swivel on the end, and remove the coil pack, and go in from there. worked pretty good for me. Formaly FLCEGkid Chris Bertrand 1995 Ford Contour Gl 2.5 V6 MTX FOR SALE! Somebody please buy my Fiberglas hood!!

Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177406 07/15/06 02:46 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX R Ray_dup1 OP Addicted CEG\'er
OP Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	For the top alt. bolt, I removed the coil-pack and went from the top, as well. '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177407 07/15/06 03:01 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,446 Playing in the mud!! G GIT-R-DONE Hard-core CEG'er
GIT-R-DONE Hard-core CEG'er G Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,446 Playing in the mud!!	oops, didnt even look up top. Oh well, just proof that way is acceptible and common. Formaly FLCEGkid Chris Bertrand 1995 Ford Contour Gl 2.5 V6 MTX FOR SALE! Somebody please buy my Fiberglas hood!!

Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177408 07/15/06 09:31 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4 Schaumburg, IL USA D DaSnoBordr Newbie
DaSnoBordr Newbie D Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4 Schaumburg, IL USA	i had not enough room to do it up top. so i did the drivers side wheel well with a 4' extension. worked like a charm. thanks guys

Re: DETAILED Alternator how to WITH MANY PICS #1177409 07/17/06 11:55 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville E ElKy Hard-core CEG'er
ElKy Hard-core CEG'er E Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,445 Prince Spaghettiville	it can be removed from underneath too. i didnt go from the top or the drivers side to remove any bolts/nuts when i replaced the alternator. NY State Trooper: So what makes your car so special to have SVT all over it? Me: Er...It was made by Fords SPECIAL Vehicle Team?

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