Alternator removal

1999 GMC SAFARI
160,000 MILES
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GUS56
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All three bolts are removed but the alternator will not budge. What do I do to remove it?
Oct 19, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

If you all the bolts out and wires off, it may be stuck on the spacer from the long bolt.

Use a pry bar to release it.............

Roy

Oct 19, 2018 at 3:08 PM
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I attached the procedure for replacing the alternator below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Roy

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Disconnect the regulator electrical connector.
5. Remove the generator front mounting bolts.
6. Remove the generator rear mounting bolt.
7. Remove the generator output (BAT) terminal nut.
8. Remove the generator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the generator on the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Loosely install the mounting bolts.
3. Install the generator output (BAT) lead.
4. Loosely install the generator output (BAT) nut.

Tighten
Tighten the mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Tighten the generator output (BAT) terminal nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

5. Connect the regulator electrical connector.
6. Install the drive belt.
7. Install the air cleaner.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.
Jan 7, 2021 at 2:56 PM
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