Thank youHow do you change an alternator in a 1998 Dodge Intrepid?And what tools will I need?dont know is right,you at least need a good repair manual on this one to use as a guide ,if not you can mess up on it,its pretty strait forward on those but if you have never done it it get the manual,and a print out,good luck.How do you change an alternator in a 1998 Dodge Intrepid?And what tools will I need?I just did a 1999 intrepid with the 2.7 yesterday. From the top of the engine compartment there is a cross member right over top of the radiator and fan. I did it from the bottom took me bout 4-5 hours to take it out and reinstall. Have a helper so you can take the top bolt out. Loosen the idler too
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How do you change an alternator in a 1998 Dodge Intrepid?And what tools will I need?Pictures with the printed word is the way to go. Stop by your local auto parts store and purchase a Haynes manual for your Intrepid, excellent source of info and if you can follow instructions, you can do the job.How do you change an alternator in a 1998 Dodge Intrepid?And what tools will I need?Installation on a 2.7LREMOVAL
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove lower plastic splash shield.
Remove transmission cooler and reposition cooler out of the way.
Remove lower radiator crossmember support and position a jackstand under radiator for support.
Loosen ad(justing T-bolt, but do not remove.
Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
Remove the generator drive belt.
Disconnect the generator field circuit plug.
Remove the R+ terminal nut and wire.
Remove pivot bolt, being careful not to lose spacer.
Remove generator.
INSTALLATION
Install generator.
Install pivot bolt, leave loose.
Connect the generator field circuit plug.
Install the B+ terminal nut and wire.
Install the generator drive belt.
Adjusting T-bolt and tighten belt.
Remove jackstand from under radiator and install lower radiator crossmember support.
Reposition transmission cooler and tighten fasteners.
Install lower plastic splash shield.
Lower vehicle.
Connect negative battery cable. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart at the rear Starting and Charging/Charging System.
Installation on a 3.2L
REMOVAL
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Loosen lower mounting bolt do not remove.
Loosen pivot bolt, but do not remove.
Loosen belt adjustment bolt.
Remove the generator drive belt.
Remove bracket.
Remove lower mounting bolt.
Remove pivot bolt.
Remove generator.
Disconnect the generator field circuit plug.
Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse above procedures. Tighten all fasteners to the proper torque. Refer to the Torque Specifications chart at the rear Starting and Charging/Charging System.
Good Luck!
