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replacing an alternator

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#1 ·
Can anyone tell me how to go about this? I have a 98.5 5.9 L diesel 4X4 Is it an easy swapout?
Do I have to release the tension on the serpintine belt and move
the belt and just undo bolts on alt?
Thanks for any input...
 
#4 ·
ya thats all it should be, remove the tension on the belt, unhook it, 2 main bolts that hold the alternator, maybe a few sub bolts depending, n just the power plugs that go into the alternator, then reverse to put it back together, alternators are usually a simple swap unless you a transverse mounted v6 then its a real pain in the ass, but a big engine compartment n v8 your alright, i had to replace the alternator on both of my trucks but they 5.7L one was chevy n i had to do it to my HEMI as well. Good luck with it, everything should go smoothly.
 
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