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How do you get the alternator out of the 98 Chrysler Town & country once the mounting bolts have been removed. The alternator won't fit through any openings and the L shaped mounting bracket that is attached to the enginine is in the way. It looks like part of the bracket is behind the tension pully mount, so does that have to be taken off just to be able to get the alternator out?

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  • Posted on Mar 16, 2009

SOURCE: Starter removal

believe it or not, your last statement is not untrue. I had a long talk with an engineer from ford some years back. You would not believe the amount of testing they do to make sure that parts DO NOT last beyond a specified lifespan. (you would think it would be the other way around!!!) About your problem...now you know the need for proper testing BEFORE making a repair decision. First thing you test is the battery (static charge and load test) when dealing with any electrical problem!!! Never assume anything is good till it tests good!

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  • Posted on Jul 11, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 chrysler town & country 3.8l- how do i get

you dont have to take it off. remove the 2 15mm bolts and pry the bracket sideways w/ a prybar. This shortens your time. You most likely have a 90amp alternator so it should be small enough to slide through.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 13, 2011

SOURCE: The tensioner pulley bolt came out and cracked the

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 24, 2011

SOURCE: 1995 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L

If you can remove the bolt remnant without damaging the parent metal, you should be able to reinstall the tensioner. Get a new bolt directly from Ford so that you are sure you have the correct length, thread pitch, and hardness. If you are not very experienced in removing broken bolts, you may want to seek some help with this.

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