I'm currently trying to replace my alternator in my 04 nonsrt. It's hooked up to connectors but can't get it to bolt in. It won't fit in between the holes. To get the old one out I had to use a wrench as leverage. Are there any tricks?

 

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Kind of wonder if you got the right one, I mean physically the right one. Amperage rating has to be right, but the PHYSICAL configuration has to be right too.


Sounds like it isn't the same as the old one.

 

I have yet to remove the alt from a Crossfire so this is all a guess. On a lot of cars, the mounting bracket uses a bushing to keep the alt tight in place so the case doesn't get crushed or cracked when tightening.

With the alternator off, you can get a small hammer and punch in there and knock it back a tic or two to allow the alternator to fall in place.

James

 

As indicated in the above post the gap that the alternator fits in is adjustable and the bolt pulls the back clamping nut toward the front of the car and maintains the pulley in alignment with the belt. The distance between the front and rear faces on the mounting shoulder can be different and the clamping distance is automatically adjusted by this design. The rear post does not move just the part sliding inside it.

 

Just wondering how much does a new one run?

 

A new one online was like $1800, I got a remanufactured one from checkers for $195 with a $70 core charge. I'll go try with a hammer now and let you guys know.

 

1,800 for a new alternator??????? THAT IS SCARY!

 

195 is not bad but 1800 that is a little much for me haha

 

Seems like that will work but I can't seem to get a hammer or punch down there. Has anyone actually done this themselves? The thing is really in there and it seems like it would take a lot to move it.

 

PM Rob at needswings, he is very helpful, Woody

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Just screw the bolt in 5 or 6 turns and tap the head of the bolt, that should do it.

 

I did mine about a month ago and didnt have any problems... it was a snug fit but went right in....

 

Your problem is on the water pump. There is a floating shim that needs to be adjusted out with a socket and c clamp. Kinda like pressing the pistons on your brake calipers back in when changing pads.
I have a good alternator(38k) I would have shipped to you for $105.

 

Sorry I was wrong (that's the second time in my life ) and Chuck is correct. The sliding clamping bushing is in the front not at the back as I had said. This bush needs to be pulled toward the front of the car so that the gap is a bit bigger than the width of the alternator that goes in it. When the bolt is tightened it clamps against the alternator.
Put a bit of penetrating oil on that round bushing in Chucks photo and pull it forward.
Chucks suggested method.

 

Couldn't get a C-clamp in there but used a crowbar and a hammer to get them.