i came across the following directions on the internet on how to replace the escapes alternator. is all the below work really needed just to replace the alternator??? Any of you have experience doing this?
[2002 ford v6 escape]
The easiest way or should I say the most convenient way to change the alternator is to:
1. Loosen lug nuts and wheel hub nut on right front tire.
2. Place the car on a jack stand on the right side.
3. Remove the tire.
4. Remove the plastic splash guard.
5. Remove the belt.
6. Pop the ball joint out.
7. Remove the lower control arm.
8. Take wheel hub nut off.
9. Remove drive axle carrier bearing nuts.
10. Remove entire axle as one unit.
11. Take wire and connector off alternator
12. Remove all three alternator bolts and push alternator off to the side.
13. Remove alternator mount bracket.
14. And finally remove alternator
[2002 ford v6 escape]
The easiest way or should I say the most convenient way to change the alternator is to:
1. Loosen lug nuts and wheel hub nut on right front tire.
2. Place the car on a jack stand on the right side.
3. Remove the tire.
4. Remove the plastic splash guard.
5. Remove the belt.
6. Pop the ball joint out.
7. Remove the lower control arm.
8. Take wheel hub nut off.
9. Remove drive axle carrier bearing nuts.
10. Remove entire axle as one unit.
11. Take wire and connector off alternator
12. Remove all three alternator bolts and push alternator off to the side.
13. Remove alternator mount bracket.
14. And finally remove alternator