OMAHA

I have heard that this can be quite a job so I'm looking for tips that I can pass on to my mechanic. I have a Denso alternator and a aftermarket power steering pump with Reservoir that needs installed. I have heard that you can install the alternator from below but I have also heard that you can install the alternator from above if you remove the fan shroud. I am not a mechanic by any means but I do have basic knowledge .....thank you

bradland

It's really not that difficult. A competent tech should have no problem with the job. The 2 parts are nested together so replacing both actually makes the job easier overall.

OMAHA

thanks Brad land, the parts are connected by a serpentine belt is all I know but it's this should be simple

deanshark

Alternator isn't really a hard job.The last one I changed in my 93 took me about 15 minutes during a snow storm. Seeing how the PS pump is getting changed then the alternator can be taken out from the top alot easier. Here's the pump instructions http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/steer...mpremoval.html from there your mechanic will see the alternator.

OMAHA

I have decided to use a factory pump instead of the remanufactured aftermarket pump because I was advised it would whine. Found one at the junk yard for $50..... wish me luck. Has a 90 day warranty also....

spuds

Good luck!

Superfast1

The alternator can be replaced/installed from above once you removed the ps pump, however it's easier to installed from the bottom up.

OMAHA

thanks spud!

OMAHA

OMAHA

I sent the aftermarket one back and I noticed that it had a very thick black paint job on it and it did not have the pulley wheel......the cost was around $180

OMAHA

thanks for the advice!

OMAHA

I've also read that 3 high pressure hoses and the O-ring is recommended to replace

classik90s

the alternator isnt too bad if you remove it from underneath, just have alot of 1/4 inch drive sockets/ extensions/u-joints and a micro ratchet because youll need them to remove the heatshield off the alternator before you can pull it off. also a ratcheting 14mm wrench for the mounting bolts ircc

OMAHA

The Denso power steering pump and the Denso alternator is installed. I did a power steering flush and a transmission flush as well. I've had the car for 5 years and have put 70000 miles on it and never messed with the fluids except oil changes and transmission drain and fills. Seems to be smoother shifting slightly, I can't tell to be sure tho. All fluids are full synthetic.

OMAHA

Check out my old alternator.....I bought the car at 200k and its at 270k now..... the power steering pump was leaking on it when I bought it! It finally went out....lol

Saturated with dexron 2.....lol