2002 Mazda Tribute Repair Question
Topics covered: Mounting bracket, Alternator, Axle.
Mileage: 125,000 miles.
Mileage: 125,000 miles.
Asked on December 24, 2012
Mazda Tribute Mounting bracket Problem
How to replace alternator on 2002 mazd tribute 3.0v6
Answer
Replied on December 25, 2012
This is a job nobody likes to work on due to the design.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvOeWnPmhi0
Above shows how it is being installed but if you follow the procedures outlined below, it might not seem so bad.
Removal & Installation (3.0L)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove right intermediate axle shaft.
3. Remove right lower splash shield screws.
4. Remove drive belt from generator.
5. Remove upper generator mounting bolts, then remove generator lower mounting bolts.
6. Remove generator mounting bracket bolts, then remove mounting bracket.
7. Disconnect generator electrical connectors.
8. Remove generator.
9. To install, reverse removal procedure.