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2000 Ford Truck Expedition 4WD 4.6L EFI 8cyl

Alternator - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

4.2L Engine

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect 2 alternator and voltage regulator electrical harness connectors at the alternator. To disconnect push-on type terminals, depress the lock tab and pull straight off.
  3. Remove the positive battery cable nut and remove the positive battery cable at the alternator.
  4. Rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt and remove the drive belt from the alternator pulley.
  5. Remove 3 alternator retaining bolts and remove the alternator.
To install:
  1. Place the alternator on the engine and install 3 alternator retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 18-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm).
  2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt and install the drive belt on the alternator pulley.
  3. Connect 2 alternator and voltage regulator electrical harness connectors.
  4. Connect the positive battery cable to the alternator and install the nut and washer. Tighten the nut to 84 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. Start the engine and check for proper charging system operation.
4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L Engines

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Fig. 1 Detach the connectors from the alternator

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt and remove the drive belt from the alternator pulley.
  3. Detach the electrical harness connectors at the alternator assembly.
  4. Disconnect the positive battery cable and remove the nut and washer.
  5. Remove 2 front alternator bolts.
  6. Remove the rear alternator support bracket retaining bolts and the support bracket.
  7. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.
To install:
  1. Place the alternator in position and loosely install 2 front alternator retaining bolts.
  2. Install the alternator bracket and 3 alternator bracket bolts. Tighten to 84 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
  3. Tighten 2 front alternator retaining bolts to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).
  4. Connect 2 electrical harness connectors to the alternator assembly.
  5. Connect the positive battery cable and install the nut and washer. Tighten the nut to 72 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
  6. Rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt and install the drive belt on the alternator pulley.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.
  8. Start the engine and check for proper charging system operation.
5.8L and 7.5L Gasoline Engines and 7.3L Diesel Engine
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Label and detach the connectors from the alternator.
  3. Release the tensioner and remove the drive belt from the alternator pulley.
  4. Remove the alternator retaining bolts.
  5. Remove the alternator from the vehicle.
To install:
  1. Position the alternator and install the retaining bolts. Tighten the retaining bolts to 15-21 ft. lbs. (21-29 Nm).
  2. Install the drive belt.
  3. Attach the alternator connectors.
  4. Connect the battery ground cable.

I really hope help you with this (remember rated this help) Good luck.

  • uky44 Oct 07, 2010

    you should explain in detail that just removing the 3 bolts is not the the only thing that needs removal if you want to make this job easier. Other things have to be removed to make it simpler,radiator shroud, radiator hose,etc. Alternator does not just pop out,there is work involved for the home mechanic.

  • Tony Marchand
    Tony Marchand Jan 19, 2011

    here's a video that will also show you how to do this.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47T-rqXCr...

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