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2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 Repair Question


Topics covered: Mounting bracket, Battery, Alternator.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 11, 2010

2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 Alternator Replacement

Transmission problem
2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 80000 miles

I need to replace the alternator on my LR3 Disco Automatic.

Any advice, is this straight forward......?? I'm a complete novice.
Avatar Asked by sander76

Answer

Replied on March 14, 2010

Removal & Installation
Disconnect battery. Remove accessory drive belt.
Remove 2 bolts securing generator to mounting bracket.
Release generator from mounting bracket.
Remove nuts securing generator leads, and release leads.
Remove generator from mounting bracket.
Remove pulley from generator.
Installation is reverse of removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specifications. Connect battery.
After repairs verify generator operation

Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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