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1998 Mazda 626 alternator

Tiny
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  • 1998 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 189,000 MILES
I would like to know where the alternator is in my car and how to change it
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 10:50 AM

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Tiny
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WARNING: When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery before performing the following operation.


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1.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.Remove the transverse member.
3.Remove the front pipe.
4.Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5.Install in the reverse order of removal.
6.Verify the drive belt deflection/tension.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 4:09 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for the diagram of how to change it. I just need to know if my alternator is on the top or bottom now. Thank you
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 9:28 PM
Tiny
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If you look at the diagram I gave you it's #5 aka the Generator.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 12:12 AM
Tiny
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Ok I see that but I am not very good with cars and wanted to know if the actual alternator was on the top of the actual car or on the bottom of it. As in is it set on top of everything or do I gotta put my car up on a ramp and get to it on the bottom?
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 AT 8:55 PM
Tiny
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You need to go from the bottom-jacked-up
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010 AT 2:57 AM

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