How To Replace The Alternator On A Lexus GX470
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- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the alternator on a 2002-2009 Lexus GX470.
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5 year old video. Just changed out my alternator today. Never worked on cars before. Im mechanic now. Thanks boss
Thanks for posting this video, I did my alternator this weekend. The only thing I would suggest to your viewers, is if you are doing this replacement on the ground with jacks, don't lower the sway bar until your ready for the alternator to come out. Hang the new alt then bolt up the sway bar. That thing really gets in the way when you are on the ground. Thanks again.
Great tip. 👍
Thanks, you made this so much simpler than it was made out to be by other guys. The video fully understood and I'm greatful you cut out all the shop noise. You are great at this
Excellent video!
A little tougher on the ground, but the details are spot on.
This also works for a 2007 GX470. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. Thank you SO much for suggesting the wrenches. I watch the other video at least 8 months ago and purchased those extended reach wrenches you suggest, GREAT idea!!! Must have wrench set, not just for this job either. I hope you win the lottery!! Thanks again!
Todd Doll glad do you like the suggestion to get the wrenches. They’ve been a lifesaver for me as well. Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much. I waited 6 hours in KC when stranded for a professional mechanic to install the last one. I did it myself in two hours on my garage floor thanks to you.
Very informative, back on the road again. GREAT VIDEO!!
Nice job again Brian. This is your second GX470 alternator replacement vid. The only difference I noticed is that in the first one you didn't take off the last skid plate. You unplugged the alternator connectors from the side of the car. Always good to have another option. I replaced mine a few months ago thanks to you first video. If I had to do it again I could probably get it done in about an hour and a half.
Excellent! Good work and thank you. Just as a side note you can access the alt power and plug from the wheel well. No need to drop the pan. Might save a few minutes.
Doug Marbourg thank you for watching and the tip👍🏻
One of the best car repair TH-cam videos. Made the job super straightforward. Thank you!
Thank you and thank you for watching!
First, this video was a massive help for me. Thank you very much! One tip I'd like to add though, for people struggling with removing the PS pulley(like me). The service manual suggests removing the whole pulley assembly, 2 14mm bolts and a 14mm nut, all accessible through the access holes in the pulley. Once you do that, the whole assembly slides forward and gives you enough space to slide the alternator off without having to remove the pulley at all! I hope this helps somebody.
Nick glad the video helped. I think there’s two different style pumps and when you do it the way you mentioned it the other you takeoff the pulley.
Thanks for posting such a clear and direct step by step. I will be replacing mine this weekend and your video is a huge help.
That's a tight spot to film, nice job Brian.
Ozzstar thank you!
Thank you so much, followed this every step. The hardest part was either the top alternator bolt or the nut on the pulley, just so hard to break loose with so little room for leverage!
Did this today, great directions, pretty straight forward after getting everything disconnected! I got to the plugs and even drive belt from drivers well like some others.
The best auto repair video I've ever seen. Thank you
Thank you!
I love you tube for these videos. The job looked more difficult, til I watched you do it. Easy peasy now
Jeremy M glad the video helped!
You Sir are the man! thank you so much for posting this. Followed your instructions exactly. I got this done in a couple of hours and that was taking my sweet time. Also thanks for the recommendations on the Mountain wrenches, did some research and the tools are legit. What I would have paid for the parts and labor to Lexus got me new tools and still saved over $500!
The PS pulley tip was awesome, saved me some headache. Also, put some penetrant on that 12mm nut, mine was stripped out and required heat to remove too. Heading to the store to get a replacement so it doesn't slow me down next time.
racer89gt Glad the video was helpful. Good luck going back together. Thank you for watching!
I can't begin to imagine doing this without a lift! You made it look easy...what a PITA! Thank god I have a good mechanic that can do this for me.
Thanks a ton! Mine went out while driving. Fortunately I was a few blocks from an auto parts store and found this video on my phone. Watched it and banged it out on the side of the road in about two hours. Probably could have shaved a ton of time off if I actually was able to jack it off the ground a bit!
So helpful!!! About to do it next weekend!! 💯
Thanks for the video, I was able to change my alternator with your help.
One day after replacing my VSC TRAC, VSC OFF and check engine light for p0420 code came on. Did I mess up something underneath?
I found it much easier to remove the power steering pump pulley nut from above inside the engine bay after removing the air intake hose. Also, keep the alternator wires connected until it’s completely removed.
Excellent video. Working on an 05' took about 90 minutes to get it out. Now I sit waiting for the Amazon driver to drop off the replacement. If I order toilet paper it gets here at 7am. Parts they get here at 9:59 PM.
FYI the power steering nut is standard threads not reverse
very professional and clear explanation,, thanks
Verry good info but for those of you trying this, be careful with wedging the pulley because it can get wedged wrong and bend the pulley. The center pulley nut is quite often very tight and the force required can bend the pulley. The service manual suggests taking the pump loose from the bracket and sliding forward. The power steering pump bolts can be accessed through the front of pulley.
Awesome video. To the point and brief. Made my job go with no hang ups.
Awesome glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
im doing this job right now...great help..save me alot of time..thanx
cem akca Glad the video is helpful. Thank you for watching!!
Great video. Thank you.
Great video, thank you very much.
Thank you for watching!
Great write up. I saw another video and shook my head lol. This one explains everything to a t. now excuse me I have an alternator to replace
That wasn't fun btw. I like working on the ol TJ Jeep as it's all easy to access with out the plates underneath, ac lines to go around etc. Thanks again for the great video. Helped a lot, made it go much faster
Thank you sir!
Do I have to put it up on Jack stands if I don't have any?
Thank you!
Thanks! I'm trying to connect the wiring harness back on and it won't snap in. Any tips for that?
Super helpful video! Thank you. Any chance you’d be doing any videos on cv axle boot replacement or oil pan gasket replacement on an 08 GX 470?
Glad you like the video. If any of those projects come in the shop I will film them 👍 thank you for watching!
Thanks for the video and the “tips”!!!!
How many miles did you have in the car before you did the alternator
Great video..thx.
Buuuut I would not use Loctite "Red" on that pulley nut. Blue should be plenty.
Great video very thorough thank you hoping my alternator doesnt go out anytime soon though only at 128k
AllKidsOutNow Hope you don’t have anymore problems either. Thank you for watching!
Thank you 🙏🏻 so helpful video. God bless!
Thank you for watching!
@@HowtoAutomotive I did this Job over the weekend and only had blue locktite. Is that an issue? I noticed you used blue in your other video on the same topic after I was done?
I had to drive it home like that, and have time now and curious if I should remove the pulley and re attach it.
@@HowtoAutomotive I have replaced my alternator with denso and after 50 miles of driving in the freeway vsc lights trac off and CEL went off. Any idea why? Thanks in advance
@@jarah904 Those lights come on with the check engine light. You need to pull codes and that will guide you to the problem
Can the sway bar be loosened and swung out of the way without the tires off the ground? I have ramps. Thanks in advance!
I'm curious about this as well. Can this part be done with load on the wheels if I have it on ramps? I feel much more secure being under the vehicle with the car on ramps vs jacks so prefer them anytime I can use them.
Nice job
raymundo etaraz thank you!
@@HowtoAutomotive no. Thank you I have to do this job and your video help me to.
Thank you!!!
High Roller thank you for watching!
Unfortunately, I have KDSS rendering these videos moot. The sway bar is muuuuuuch thicker and attached differently.
Labor time is 4 hours on books this guy did it in 8mins 🤣 he would kill it if he was flat rate lol
How similar to gx460?
Very similar.
Tekton makes a 6 face long ratcheting wrench for same price.
The top nut on my alternator is stuck. It’s wanting to take the whole stud out. Any ideas?
How many miles
john1240able I believe this one had about 115,000
Thanks.
john1240able thank you for watching!
I have had two in 145k
@@davefuller6148 replaced mine @144k and it had already been done once. Bought it with 135 on it so not sure how bad the Chinese made replacement was.
Watching this as i use the restroom in Guadalajara Mexico lol how bout dat?
What a nightmare
This also works for a 2007 GX470. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. Thank you SO much for suggesting the wrenches. I watch the other video at least 8 months ago and purchased those extended reach wrenches you suggest, GREAT idea!!! Must have wrench set, not just for this job either. I hope you win the lottery!! Thanks again!