How to replace the alternator in 2005 Mustang GT write up

[chrismc]

OK here is a how-to on replacing your alternator on a 2005 Mustang GT

Here is what you will need

3/8 drive ratchet
1/2 drive ratchet
10mm socket
15mm socket
10mm open end wrench
8mm open end wrench
flat head screwdriver

Now first step is disconnect battery

Now take off your intake tube

Now release the tension off the belt and slip it off the alternator, to do this place your ratchet ( wil be one of the two, they vary from car to car) and push it downwards releasing the tension

Now place the belt on the pulley directly below the alt, to ensure it doesnt get all twisted or fall off other pulleys

Next loosen and remove the 2 nuts at the bottom of the alternator. 15 mm deep socket

Next remove your throttle body, The top two screws are 8mm wrench and bottom two are 10mm deep socket.

I let it hang down resting on the pulleys. Do not worry, it wont damage the cables in anyway as they are long enough.

Now remove the to outermost screws on the alternator plate. 10mm wrench.

Now lift the alternator out and swap the power wire and plug, the black plate to your new alternator and repeat this from here up.

 

[MADGT]

Holy cow, talk about timeliness. I was thinking about getting the chrome version alt I saw on eBay (yes, I am a chrome or polish junkie) and was wondering how difficult would be to swap it out....presto...not difficult at all.

BTW, what happened to the old one? Shot?

 

[chrismc]

the old one was acting really strange, it made the came position codes come up, and my car studderd really bad on the freeway. And it started to whine like a centrifugal supercharger but charged fine. This is the PA Performance 130 amp with stock wires. I got a deal of 230ish shipped to my door from a vendor here. One moment ill find it.

 

[chrismc]

ok not a vender but many have gone through him. great pricing and fast shipping.http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49138&highlight=pa+performance

 

[Kuro!]

lol seriously?

 

[chrismc]

lol seriously?

lol its a pretty cut and dry thing to do. I figured i would do this for the non tech savy members...............if there is any

 

[MADGT]

ok not a vender but many have gone through him. great pricing and fast shipping.http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49138&highlight=pa+performance

OK, I was thinking more like this one: Link

My only question would be if the chrome would be same output as stock....

 

[chrismc]

OK, I was thinking more like this one: Link

My only question would be if the chrome would be same output as stock....

i think the stock output is 130-135

 

[MADGT]

I actually sent an email to about 5 folks who purchased from vendor to see how happy they are with the chrome alt...we'll see what they say.

 

[Mikes_BLK_GT]

Dont want to take this off topic but couldnt help noticing that we are neighbors chrismc, I'm in sherwood. I want to go with the pa perormance ALT eventually, not sure though if works with the Roush SC since the ALT is relocated.

Nice writeup, not everyone knows which end of the screwdriver to use lol

 

[chrismc]

Dont want to take this off topic but couldnt help noticing that we are neighbors chrismc, I'm in sherwood. I want to go with the pa perormance ALT eventually, not sure though if works with the Roush SC since the ALT is relocated.

Nice writeup, not everyone knows which end of the screwdriver to use lol

Oh sweet deal man. We used to own the sports bar above the ice rink out there, If your interested there is a local mustang club that is active on a weekly basis. Superiorstangs.com