Swapping alternator on 94 toyota truck with 22re. Anything I need to know?

[blakes]

I got a buddy in a bind who needs help swapping the alternator this afternoon. He is not mechanically inclined and thinks you need to remove the driver side wheel. Is this true?

Will be at a parking lot at the bar where he works.

I have plenty of tools, etc.

Anything I need to know?

Or just swap it out?

 

[DRTDEVL]

Just swap it, its stupid easy. Undo the connector, remove the nut to the charge wire, undo 2 bolts, pull out.

 

[Steve300xcw]

righty tighty lefty loosy

 

[BillyBronco]

Just swap it, its stupid easy. Undo the connector, remove the nut to the charge wire, undo 2 bolts, pull out.

Don’t forget to take the belt off the alternator pulley.

 

[Filthy McChevy]

C clamp and socket to move the adjustable tube thing if it has one and the flange doesn't fit until you move it.

 

[LooneyTech]

righty tighty lefty loosy

damn, sooo close ...

It's lefty loosey first
... then ...
after the component has been replaced
it then becomes righty tighty

Edit to add picture of that exact unit

If’n I remember correctly, you’ll need 10, 12 and 14 mm, and the bottom hardware is easiest from underneath

... of course, you’ll have to remove the front skid plate ...



Probably not worth starting a new thread just for that part of the job

 

[Arickvan]

from memory its just swap it out

if you have a tough time getting to the connectors pull the wheel to get some easier side access, but i wouldn't pull the wheel right away

 

[Roc Doc]

If you can't get it out, just hit it with your purse.

 

[blakes]

If you can't get it out, just hit it with your purse.

that's plan B

 

[Penetrode Offroad]

LS swap.

 

[SomeGuyFromOlympia]

righty tighty lefty loosy

came to post exactly this

 

[rockota]

yes. it's easier from the wheel well. Or from below with skid plate off.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Personally I'd just bring a couple of chelada's and talk shit...I mean give constructive criticism while your buddy puts his big boy pants on and figures it the fuck out

 

[Chkn]

Does he know anyone with an Audi that can help?

 

[blakes]

This thing has no tensioner that I can see.

Also, the PS pump/hose is leaking all over the alternator. Is that what killed it?

Oh and I repositioned the PS hose clamp. It's doesn't leak when turning right/left.

 

[rockota]

Tensioner is the bolt on top in your picture. Use a primary to tension, tighten bolt

 

[Chkn]

Yup. The alternator pivots and is the tensioner. Loosen the bottom bolt, then the top bolt to pivot.

 

[det107]

I got a buddy who thinks you need to remove the driver side wheel. Is this true?

Yes, it will save time-

 

[Pt_Ranger_v8]

If you can't get it out, just hit it with your purse.

I was coming in here to say this.

Isn't that engine the same size as a lawnmower engine?

How is this a thing? It's not Tuesday

 

[yozsi]

Fuck that and have him be a good meth head and exchange that battery at AutoZone every 3-4 days.

 

[det107]

History lesson~
On August 28th 1937, the Toyoda Motor Company was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda. It is Japan's largest company, with about 371,000 employees-

 

[DWT]

A 10, 12 and 2 14mm is all that's needed other than a pry bar to tension it. Stupid simple job.

 

[RUGER]

Dont know if disconnecting the battery has been mentioned yet

 

[ExWrench]

If you remove the radiator and the driver-side frame rail, the alternator will be easier to swap out

 

[yozsi]

If you remove the radiator and the driver-side frame rail, the alternator will be easier to swap out

You are doing it the hard way. I usually remove the steering box, front clip, and torsion bar cross member when I swap alternators.

 

[yozsi]

Dont know if disconnecting the battery has been mentioned yet

Why would you do that when reversing the connection yields better results? If the battery discharges, then reversing them will charge the battery back up.

 

[Pt_Ranger_v8]

Doesn't 22re stand for 22hp reciprocating engine?

 

[Provience]

Doesn't 22re stand for 22hp reciprocating engine?

It does

 

[RedX]

If you remove the radiator and the driver-side frame rail, the alternator will be easier to swap out

Wouldn't it help to also remove the grill and DS fender, as well?

 

[Penetrode Offroad]

I'll donate a cutting board for gasket material.