Have to change alternator on 95 MonteCarlo Z34

[clavomarvin]

Do I need a special tool take off the alternator or during the course of it


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[clavomarvin]

I have a 95 monte 3.4 l


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[pocket-rocket]

No, special tools are not needed to change it.

I never dropped the frame to do it, even when the 91 was an auto. I took the passenger side tire and splash guard out and worked through the wheel well after taking the belt and top bolt out from up top. Popping the tie rod end out of the knuckle may gain some more clearance when it comes time to pull it out from the engine bay, but it's been quite a while since I had to change one...

[clavomarvin]

Ok thanks and to release the tension on the belt is it the only one with the screw on it


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[pocket-rocket]

It's the one down but just above and forward of the alt. I believe it's a 15mm.

[clavomarvin]

Ok thanks


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[clavomarvin]

So can I go from the top to take the alternator off or just from the bottom because the alternator is on the bottom


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[pocket-rocket]

I always undid the belt and top bolt from above and did the rest from the bottom, so both, technically, lol.

[clavomarvin]

So that mean I have to undo the tie rod to get her out of there


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[pocket-rocket]

I don't remember if I did or not, but if you do, undo it from the knuckle so you don't change your alignment and have to have it aligned again.

[clavomarvin]

Ok thanks appreciate the help


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[pocket-rocket]

Not a problem, that's what the forums are for