Ford — Alternator Removal and Installation
Repair & overhaul
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- DO NOT polarize the alternator - it can damage the voltage regulator
- DO NOT connect battery terminals in reverse polarity
Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Loosen mounting bolts, remove adjustment arm bolt, and disengage the alternator belt.
- Remove the electrical connectors from the alternator (pull push-on connectors straight off).
- Remove the alternator mounting bolt and remove the alternator.
- Install the wiring harness, position the alternator, install spacer and mounting bolt finger-tight.
- Install the adjustment arm to alternator attaching bolt.
- Adjust belt tension with tool T63L-8620-A, then tighten the adjusting arm bolts and mounting bolt.
- Connect the battery ground cable.
Tools required
- T63L-8620-A belt tension gauge Amazon
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Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.