Hello,

Looking for a little advice..

I'm replacing my alternator, and need to remove the tensioner pulley. Has anyone done this, if so, how did you go about it? I'm reading the service manual and it says it can cause damage to hands so I want to make sure I'm not going to crush my fingers or something.

Thanks for any help,
Chris

 

why do you want to remove it ,, if to get the belt off a #10 torq socket with a ratchet and move it like you would undo a bolt do not remove the nut,,, i will send you a pm and you can call me or send me your # jim

 

Jim,

How late you going to be around? I'm going to run to the auto parts store for a few Torx sockets and some other stuff.

I'll call, but want to make sure it's not too late.

Thanks,
Chris

 

9 :30 to 10 florida time,,, any time up to that is fine jim

 

Ok guys, having a little trouble here.

This is the tensioner pulley, correct?:



I'm not sure if it's the same on the NA as the Supercharged engine, but how do I loosen the tensioner enough to remove the belt from the alternator?

 

Look in the mirror...

 

 

Fantastic, got it!

Thanks guys. Now any tips to get this alternator out easily? :\

 

Just glancing at mine, it looks like two inverted torx bolts and it should drop down, tilt it forward to disconnect the wiring. |You may have to push a couple coolant hoses out of the way.

It doesn't look too hard really. Be sure to disconnect the battery.

James

PS E14 socket

 

Hahahaha it's ALLIIIIIVE!! No more pesky bearing growl!

Thanks for everyone's help, couldn't have done it without you guys .

Oh, and for future reference, there are little brass spacers around the two bolts holding the alternator in place - which were also somewhat holding the alternator in place after I had removed the bolts - all you need to do is use something to compress the spacer (I used a vise grip) and jiggle it around to loosen it.

If anyone needs help replacing the alternator on their NA Crossfire, I'd be more than happy to help! Need to return the favor .

 

Quite common on all manufacturers, except they are usually not brass. Glad you got it finished. |James

 

Ehhh, not really sure if they're brass, but they're colored like it.