What do you need to remove from an alternator?
Remove all the electrical connections to the alternator, including the plug. Loosen, but do not remove, the alternator pivoting bolt and the tensioner mounting bolt. This will allow you to pivot the alternator in the direction to relieve tension on the drive belt.
Do you need to change the alternator on a Harley Davidson?
My questions is regarding the alternator. The manual states that for Harley alternator replacement it is necessary first remove both, the primary chain sprocket and the clutch as a component but I´ve been told you change the alternator by only removing the primary chain sprocket and not the clutch.
Do you remove the pivoting bolt on an alternator?
Loosen, but do not remove, the alternator pivoting bolt and the tensioner mounting bolt. This will allow you to pivot the alternator in the direction to relieve tension on the drive belt. Remove the water pump pulley and then remove the power steering pump to get it out of the way.
Can you see the alternator from the front?
After lifting the front end of the vehicle–or preferably the entire vehicle–up, remove any splash shields that may block access to the drive belt assembly. Once the splash shield is removed, you will be able to not only see the alternator, but access it as well.
Remove all the electrical connections to the alternator, including the plug. Loosen, but do not remove, the alternator pivoting bolt and the tensioner mounting bolt. This will allow you to pivot the alternator in the direction to relieve tension on the drive belt.
Loosen, but do not remove, the alternator pivoting bolt and the tensioner mounting bolt. This will allow you to pivot the alternator in the direction to relieve tension on the drive belt. Remove the water pump pulley and then remove the power steering pump to get it out of the way.
My questions is regarding the alternator. The manual states that for Harley alternator replacement it is necessary first remove both, the primary chain sprocket and the clutch as a component but I´ve been told you change the alternator by only removing the primary chain sprocket and not the clutch.
After lifting the front end of the vehicle–or preferably the entire vehicle–up, remove any splash shields that may block access to the drive belt assembly. Once the splash shield is removed, you will be able to not only see the alternator, but access it as well.