How do you change the alternator on a 1994 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L V8?
remove the serpentine belt by taking the tension off of the tensioner pulley. do this with a serpentine belt tool. you could also use a 3/4 drive ratchet or 3/4 breaker bar. insert the 3/4 drive into the square drive hole. while facing the front, angle the ratchet as far to the left as possible. remove tension by pulling to the right, remove the belt from the alternator.(note) if there is no diagram of belt routing, make one yourself to facilitate installation. remove the connectors from the alternator, remove 3 bolts, remove the output cable. check the other pulleys for wobble. the tensioner should be replaced, especially if the arm doesn't move smoothly through the length of travel
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