How to replace alternator for a 1995 mazda mvp

3.0L ENGINE



Fig. 3: Remove the top adjuster locking bolt from the alternator . . .




Fig. 4: . . . then loosen and remove the lower alternator pivot bolt


Fig. 5: Pull the alternator out slightly and disconnect the wires behind the alternator


Fig. 6: Remove the alternator unit from the vehicle

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before performing any work.

Remove the drive belts.

Remove the power steering pulley.

Remove the mounting and adjusting bolts.

After removing the mounting fasteners, pull the alternator unit out just enough to disconnect the wire and connector from the behind.

Remove the alternator assembly.

Fig. 7: Alternator wiring terminal identifications






Fig. 8: Mount the alternator in a bench vise with a correct fitting socket and compress the rubber mounting bushing into the bracket hole




Fig. 9: Check to make sure that the bushing is not damaged and compressed properly






Mount the alternator onto a bench vise. Using a correct fitting socket, compress the rubber mounting bushing into the bracket hole. Check to make sure that the bushing is compressed properly and not damaged.

To install:


Position the alternator assembly against the engine and install the support bolt.

Install the adjusting strap mounting bolt.

Install the power steering pulley. Tighten the nut to 29–43 ft. lbs. (40–58 Nm).

Install and adjust the drive belts.

Tighten the support mounting bolt to 28–38 ft. lbs. (38–51 Nm), and the adjusting bolt to 14–18 ft. lbs. (19–25 Nm).

Connect all alternator terminals.

Connect the negative battery cable.
3.0L ENGINE

Fig. 3: Remove the top adjuster locking bolt from the alternator . . .

Fig. 4: . . . then loosen and remove the lower alternator pivot bolt
Fig. 5: Pull the alternator out slightly and disconnect the wires behind the alternator
Fig. 6: Remove the alternator unit from the vehicle
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before performing any work.
Remove the drive belts.
Remove the power steering pulley.
Remove the mounting and adjusting bolts.
After removing the mounting fasteners, pull the alternator unit out just enough to disconnect the wire and connector from the behind.
Remove the alternator assembly.
Fig. 7: Alternator wiring terminal identifications
Fig. 8: Mount the alternator in a bench vise with a correct fitting socket and compress the rubber mounting bushing into the bracket hole

Fig. 9: Check to make sure that the bushing is not damaged and compressed properly

Mount the alternator onto a bench vise. Using a correct fitting socket, compress the rubber mounting bushing into the bracket hole. Check to make sure that the bushing is compressed properly and not damaged.
To install:

Position the alternator assembly against the engine and install the support bolt.
Install the adjusting strap mounting bolt.
Install the power steering pulley. Tighten the nut to 29–43 ft. lbs. (40–58 Nm).
Install and adjust the drive belts.
Tighten the support mounting bolt to 28–38 ft. lbs. (38–51 Nm), and the adjusting bolt to 14–18 ft. lbs. (19–25 Nm).
Connect all alternator terminals.
Connect the negative battery cable.