I am changing the alternator in a 1998 dodge neon, need diagram

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The alternator is accessed from UNDER the vehicle LEFT SIDE facing the engine bay.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Loosen, but do not remove the alternator adjusting nut.

3. Turn the front wheels completely to the right, then raise and safely support the vehicle.

4. Unfasten the retainers, then remove the plastic lower splash shield.

5. Unfasten the alternator field circuit wiring connector. You must squeeze the locking tab to release it.

6. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.

7. Loosen the alternator pivot bolt, but do not remove it.

8. Remove the alternator drive belt. The alternator spill shield does not have to be removed.

9. If necessary, remove the bottom pivot bolt and anti-rotation tab.

10. Unfasten the three mounting pivot bracket bolts, then remove the pivot bolt and bracket.

11. Holding the alternator in one hand, remove the adjustment nut then slide the alternator off the T-bolt. The T-bolt does not have to be removed. Lower the alternator and remove through the wheel well.

12. You may need to use a C-clamp to drive the sleeve into the mounting ear for installation clearance.

13. Position the alternator in the vehicle, sliding it onto the T-bolt. Install the adjusting nut.

14. Install the bracket and pivot bolt, then install the three mounting pivot bracket bolts. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).

15. If removed, install the anti-rotation tab and bottom pivot bolt hand-tight.

16. Install the alternator drive belt.

17. Tighten the alternator pivot bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).

18. Install the B+ terminal wire and nut. Tighten the nut to 75 inch lbs. (9 Nm).

19. Attach the alternator field circuit wiring connector, making sure the locking tabs are engaged.

20. Install the splash shield, then carefully lower the vehicle.

21. Tighten the adjusting nut.

22. Connect the negative battery cable. Adjust the alternator belt.

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For REMOVAL & INSTALLATION check this procedure...

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

1. Loosen, but do not remove the alternator adjusting nut.

1. Turn the front wheels completely to the right, then raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Unfasten the retainers, then remove the plastic lower splash shield.

1. Unfasten the alternator field circuit wiring connector. You must squeeze the locking tab to release it.

1. Remove the B+ terminal nut and wire.

1. Loosen the alternator pivot bolt, but do not remove it.

1. Remove the alternator drive belt. The alternator spill shield does not have to be removed.

1. If necessary, remove the bottom pivot bolt and anti-rotation tab.

1. Unfasten the three mounting pivot bracket bolts, then remove the pivot bolt and bracket.
2. Holding the alternator in one hand, remove the adjustment nut then slide the alternator off the T-bolt. The T-bolt does not have to be removed. Lower the alternator and remove through the wheel well.

To install:

1. You may need to use a C-clamp to drive the sleeve into the mounting ear for installation clearance.
2. Position the alternator in the vehicle, sliding it onto the T-bolt. Install the adjusting nut.
3. Install the bracket and pivot bolt, then install the three mounting pivot bracket bolts. Tighten the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
4. If removed, install the anti-rotation tab and bottom pivot bolt hand-tight.
5. Install the alternator drive belt.
6. Tighten the alternator pivot bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
7. Install the B+ terminal wire and nut. Tighten the nut to 75 inch lbs. (9 Nm).
8. Attach the alternator field circuit wiring connector, making sure the locking tabs are engaged.
9. Install the splash shield, then carefully lower the vehicle.
10. Tighten the adjusting nut.
11. Connect the negative battery cable. Adjust the alternator belt.

Hope helps.

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove 12mm (3) and 14mm (4) bolts holding skidplate on and remove skidplate
Loosen the 14mm nut on the tensioner, then unscrew the tensioner adjuster bolt until the belt can slide off.
Unplug the alternator electrical connector.
Unbolt the alternator cable lug (12mm or 13mm depending on alternator manufacturer)
Remove lower 12mm bolt
Remove upper 14mm pivot bolt
Use large screwdriver to pry alternator off bracket, it pinches on when the pivot bolt is tightened.
Drop alternator out bottom of engine bay; helps to unbolt or bend transmission cooler lines out of the way.

Fig. View of the alternator after removing the splash shield - 2.0L engines



Removal & Install - 2.0L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Alternator jam nut, loosen only Alternator adjustment nut, loosen only Accessory drive splash shield Alternator lower bolt, loosen only Alternator drive belt Alternator field circuit wiring connector, push the RED locking tab to release Battery positive terminal Upper and lower bolts, move alternator off pivot bracket Pivot bracket Alternator

To install:
Install or connect the following:
Alternator Pivot bracket and torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) Alternator, move it onto pivot bracket Alternator field circuit wiring connector, push RED locking tab in until it snaps in place Battery positive terminal Alternator drive belt Tension the drive belt to 100 lbs. (used) or 135 lbs. (new) Alternator adjustment bolt Alternator jam nut and torque nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) Alternator mount bolts and torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) Accessory drive splash shield
Negative battery cable

Fig. Alternator mounting-2.4L engine shown



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

You need to remove the pasengers side wheel an d some inner fender pieces to get at the botton alternator bolt,there is a nut on the other end that can be a problem if you're doing it alone.

FIRST OF ALL.TURN OFF RADIO SO YOU WONT LOSE RADIO CODE.FOR THE 2.7L ENGINE.DISCONNECT NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.REMOVE THE LOWER PLASTIC SPLASH SHIELD.REMOVE TRANSMISSION COOLER AND POSITION IT ASIDE.REMOVE THE LOWER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT.LOOSEN BUT DO NOT REMOVE.ADJUSTING T BOLT AND THE PIVOT BOLT.LOOSEN DRIVE BELT ADJUSTING BOLT.REMOVE OR DISCONNECT THE FOLLOWING.DRIVE BELT.REMOVE ALTERNATOR ELECTRICAL WIRES.REMOVE PIVOT BOLT CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THE SPACER.REMOVE THE ALTERNATOR. NOW THE 3.2L AND 3.5L ENGINES REMOVE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.THEN REMOVE THE LOWER MOUNTING BOLT AND PIVIT BOLT.REMOVE DRIVE BELTTENSION BOLT THEN DRIVE BELT.REMOVE BRACKET LOWER MOUNTING BOLT AND PIVOT BOLT.THEN REMOVE THE ALTERNATOR + ALTERNATOR FIELD CIRCUIT PLUG + ALTERNATOR B+ TERMINAL NUT AND WIRE.THEN PUT EVERYTHING BACK VISA VERSA.

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haines manual. more than likely a crank sensor or cam sensor.

This procedure involves correcting the tension on the power steering accessory and A/C compressor drive belt.

1. Loosen the power steering pump locking bolts A and B and pivot bolt C(Illustration 1 and 2 ) to allow adjustment of belt tension.
2. Using a 1/2" breaker bar, adjust belt tension by applying torque to the square hole "D" on the power steering pivot bracket. Adjust the tension as follows:

Belt tension with no belt replacement: A. Using the Belt Tension Gauge Special Tool Kit C-4162, adjust the belt tension to 100 lb.
B. Tighten in order, first tighten the locking bolt A to 27 Nm (20 ft. Ibs) then, bolt B to27Nm (20 ft. Ibs). Finally tighten the pivot bolt C to 54 Nm (40 ft. Ibs).
Belt tension with belt replacement:
A. Using the Belt Tension Gauge Special Tool Kit C-4162, adjust the belt tension to 135 lb.
B. Tighten in order, first tighten the locking bolt A to 27 Nm (20 ft. Ibs) then, bolt B to 27Nm (20 ft. Ibs). Finally tighten the pivot bolt C to 54 Nm (40 ft. Ibs).
C. Start the engine and allow the vehicle to idle for 15 minutes to allow the belt to seat.
D. Repeat the belt tensioning procedure, set belt tension to 135 lb.

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