How do you change the alternator in a 89 s10?

1. Are alternators hard to replace?
2. Is the alternator a generator?
3. Do I need to disconnect battery to change alternator?
4. When replacing an alternator What else should I replace?
5. What size socket do I need to change an alternator?

Are alternators hard to replace?

It's not horribly difficult, but there's a lot more work involved than ever before and one might need some unexpected tools. Open the hood, find the alternator, and determine whether your tools can get onto all the fasteners they need to get onto, including those for the serpentine belt tensioner, if so equipped.

Is the alternator a generator?

An alternator is a type of electric generator used in modern automobiles to charge the battery and to power the electrical system when its engine is running.

Do I need to disconnect battery to change alternator?

1. Disconnect That Battery. The alternator replacement tip that might seem obvious, but is easy to forget, is to ensure that your vehicle's negative battery cable has been disconnected before you begin the work.

When replacing an alternator What else should I replace?

When replacing and alternator, other upgrades are worth doing too. Go ahead and change the serpentine belt, tensioner and idler roller when replacing an alternator on your car or truck.

What size socket do I need to change an alternator?

I generally wouldn't leave home without 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, and 19 in both sockets and box wrenches, although I think all you'll need are the 13 and 19 (or 17). Don't forget a small prybar to tension the alternator. Right- 19mm.