sencaw Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Need to R&R the alternator - I have the V6 Truck is new to me so I am not sure what direction to start from (top or bottom) looks like a pita either way. Any help, advice, tutorials, tools needed etc.. would be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headpeace Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 It's actually pretty eassy, although I say that having done it 4 times in July. Remove the skid plate, loosen tesioner bolt, after that it's just 2 bolts that hold it in place, remove those, disconnect wires in the back and your good to go. Much easier with the wheel off so you can get to it from the side. Whatever you do don't replace it with a Autozone one. Will check back later if you have more questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 MAKE SURE that you get an alty from a 90-95 pathfinder @ the very least. the pre-90's are 60amp and the '90-95 are 70amp. Some stores even have a 78amp for a '93. the higer ouput will be less demanding on the voltage regulator and the alty will last longer. All plugs and bolt up are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Dont do it on your back in a mall parking lot in the rain. Believe me it sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sencaw Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 Thanks guys! Will try to find a 78amp! Need something fast though cause the one that is on there does not charge and is making quite a racket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Disconnect the battery first, other than that it is pretty straight forward. Not a lot of room and I seem to remember using a ratchet wrench or socket for something or it would have taken a long time... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sencaw Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 ok we can close this one then - I went to the LKQ pull your part junk yard today and nabbed the alt out of a 94 truck with a v6 for $17 - im guessing its a 70amp the connections were in different spots and the harness connector was a little different so I clipped off the harness up the wires a bit and spliced the 2 wires in it to the ones on my pathy. Now my gauge is showing a steady 13v and all is good as far as I can tell. Glad I didnt have to give $100+ for the thing~ Thanks for all your help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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