4 cylinder alternator replacement

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jan 1, 2011 | 04:30 PM

Butch91

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 5

Likes: 0

4 cylinder alternator replacement

Are there any "How to"s or write ups on how to remove and replace the alternator on the 2002 Ford Escape 4 cylinder?

I've got the belt off, and both bolts holding the alternator free, but can't back the lower bolt out because it hits the frame before it can slide out all the way. The upper one had the same issue, but I removed the motor mount and lifted the engine enough that the bolt cleared that same part of the frame.

Anyone have any ideas? I lifted the engine as high as I thought safe, and still needed another 1/2 inch to clear the frame from the lower bolt. Is this the proper way of doing it?

Thanks in advance!

Jan 1, 2011 | 04:33 PM

tinaheels

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 245

Likes: 4

From: Levittown,PA

get a chilton or a haynes book for your vehicle

Jan 1, 2011 | 05:10 PM

Butch91

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 5

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinaheels

get a chilton or a haynes book for your vehicle

Okay, just picked up the Chilton book from Auto Zone. What page number should I go to?

lol but seriously...

Jan 1, 2011 | 09:53 PM

skibender

Senior User

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 170

Likes: 0

From: Union Grove, Wisconsin

I read from another site that the Haynes manual had good info. I was going to send you the link but your PM must be turned off.

Jan 2, 2011 | 04:32 PM

Butch91

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Jan 2011

Posts: 5

Likes: 0

Okay, first off the Chilton book was garbage... It said to remove the two lower alternator bolts... which don't exist. lol fail

I removed the passenger's side, and front motor mount and lifted the engine enough to get both bolts to clear the frame. From there, it was a breeze.