how to replace alternator in 98 F150 4.6 ???
 

Hello, are there any online manuals on the internet that could assist me in replacing my alternator? The bearings went out and I'm not sure how to remove old alternator out of truck. Thanks in advance!!!

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt and remove the drive belt from the alternator pulley.

Detach the electrical harness connectors at the alternator assembly.

Disconnect the positive battery cable and remove the nut and washer.

Remove 2 front alternator bolts.

Remove the rear alternator support bracket retaining bolts and the support bracket.

Remove the alternator from the vehicle.

To install:

Place the alternator in position and loosely install 2 front alternator retaining bolts.

Install the alternator bracket and 3 alternator bracket bolts. Tighten to 84 inch lbs. (10 Nm).

Tighten 2 front alternator retaining bolts to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).

Connect 2 electrical harness connectors to the alternator assembly.

Connect the positive battery cable and install the nut and washer. Tighten the nut to 72 inch lbs. (8 Nm).

Rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt and install the drive belt on the alternator pulley.

Connect the negative battery cable.

Start the engine and check for proper charging system operation.