Traveling on Christmas Eve, my alternator malfunctioned with just one hour left before the parts store closed. Fortunately, I came across your video, followed the instructions, purchased the alternator, and successfully replaced it the same night. Your helpful video made all the difference, and I couldn't have done it without your guidance. Thank you so much for posting - it was a huge help for me.
Omg! Exactly. I saw one video that seemed to be great video footage, could see everything perfectly... But I couldn't hear a damn thing over the guy's loud porno music playing!
My man, I have never done more than replace battery, wipers and flats. After I Watched your video (3x), I removed the alternator in less than 30min. Went to Oreillys and Alternator tested bad , as well as , the battery! Got both and Got er’ done in less than two hours for about half the price that Ford dealers were talking bout! Thanks for the vine!!
Just changed the alternator in my 2008 F150. Super easy thanks to this video. The hardest part for me was getting the 1/2" breaker bar into the tensioner. Otherwise not too hard of a job.
Wow, thanks for the help. Love the video too! Short and to the point. I replaced mine in under an hour and we figure I saved around $400 thanks to this video. You're doing a good thing for people, keep it up! Tank you!
Thank you for the tutorial. It really assisted me in replacing the alternator. The air cleaner does not have to come off in order to accomplish this task, but the m😮ain tube does have to come off. The biggest challenge was finding a long enough breaker bar that had a 1/2" drive that would fit into the belt tensioner. Fortunately, I picked up a 1927 Bogs 1/2" drive socket set at a swap meet last year to go with my 1927 Model T. It fit!
This was a life saver, man. Hardest part was trying to figure out the damned tension pulley. Once you demonstrated that, it was off to the races. Many thanks, Aaron.
Thanks for your help, Aaron. This vid is just what I needed. Took me a couple hours, but most of that was pulling stuff off to get to the alternator (and putting it all back on again.) Jumped started my pickup, and then it started charging the battery. You saved me some serious coin, my friend.
thank you for not telling us how you broke down beside the road back in the eighties and given the details of that as well as the time you ate fried chicken under a bus as well as not letting us know about your job, kids, home life and oh the trucks manufactured location importation tag number vin number torque specs etc etc etc... why can't more people on youtube be like this guy??? sorry... had to vent :-/ thanks for the great informative video
Thanks for the upload! I'm going to give it a try today. I'll be replacing the alternator on my 05 Lincoln navigator (5.4 Ford motor) same setup. Thanks again & take care ✌🏻
good job! I think this task may be in my future soon. Getting low battery warning from the computer. Replaced battery - same code, about once a week. 🙄
When you remove the slack with the Pully.. does the serpentine belt automatically fall out of order, or can you just rest it and slide it back on. Pretty much, do you have to re do the entire serpentine belt once you give it slack?
This is old. But , when I removed the belt from alt. Pulley, i kept tension on the belt with my hand as I released the tensioner , then used a Bunge (attached to hood)cord to hang the belt out of the way. Belt stayed lined up
I wish you had been a bit clearer (by showing) about hoses and mass air flow, etc with the other side, and the hose. But as far as bolts and everything, it was pretty clear! I chose to not remove the coolant hose, and I replaced the belt as well, less than 30 minutes
No need to take the entire thing off. You can remove bracket and bolts from alternator to bracket off as well as the lower alternator housing bolts. Take it to the left while manipulating the upper radiator coolant hose out of the way. I just did our 06 Nav in under an hour.
Lol that's pretty funny, I've got the opposite problem I'm too tall and top heavy and end up with massive back pain 5 minutes in, the solution is just laying a piece of carpet on the lip of the engine bay and just flopping down on it like a walrus.
What is the name of the insulation/heat shield/ gasket thing behind the alternator. Mine is dry rotted and I'm not sure what it is called to get a replacement?
Dude , always start by spraying down the engine with purple shit, waiting 10 mins. Gingerly rinse away all that grime , sometimes repeat process a few times. Wrap up with blasting the engine with a leaf blower to dry it out thoroughly and instantly... then begins working on engine.. it just helps so much in soo many ways ... try it out next time
Traveling on Christmas Eve, my alternator malfunctioned with just one hour left before the parts store closed. Fortunately, I came across your video, followed the instructions, purchased the alternator, and successfully replaced it the same night. Your helpful video made all the difference, and I couldn't have done it without your guidance. Thank you so much for posting - it was a huge help for me.
Nice video. Straight and to the point. No annoying music or extraneous talking. As of now, the best auto tip videos I've watched.
Omg! Exactly. I saw one video that seemed to be great video footage, could see everything perfectly... But I couldn't hear a damn thing over the guy's loud porno music playing!
My man, I have never done more than replace battery, wipers and flats. After I Watched your video (3x), I removed the alternator in less than 30min. Went to Oreillys and Alternator tested bad , as well as , the battery! Got both and Got er’ done in less than two hours for about half the price that Ford dealers were talking bout! Thanks for the vine!!
Great job buddy I’m glad this video helped you out! Thanks for the support
Just changed the alternator in my 2008 F150. Super easy thanks to this video. The hardest part for me was getting the 1/2" breaker bar into the tensioner. Otherwise not too hard of a job.
Wow, thanks for the help. Love the video too! Short and to the point. I replaced mine in under an hour and we figure I saved around $400 thanks to this video. You're doing a good thing for people, keep it up!
Tank you!
2nd alternator replacement ever thanks to you 😂I hope you win in life
Great step by step. Thanks. To loosen the tensioner pulley you need a 1/2 “ ratchet. Not a wrench. Made it so much easier for me. 35 minutes. Done
Thank you for the tutorial. It really assisted me in replacing the alternator. The air cleaner does not have to come off in order to accomplish this task, but the m😮ain tube does have to come off. The biggest challenge was finding a long enough breaker bar that had a 1/2" drive that would fit into the belt tensioner. Fortunately, I picked up a 1927 Bogs 1/2" drive socket set at a swap meet last year to go with my 1927 Model T. It fit!
This was a life saver, man. Hardest part was trying to figure out the damned tension pulley. Once you demonstrated that, it was off to the races. Many thanks, Aaron.
Thanks for your help, Aaron. This vid is just what I needed. Took me a couple hours, but most of that was pulling stuff off to get to the alternator (and putting it all back on again.) Jumped started my pickup, and then it started charging the battery. You saved me some serious coin, my friend.
Best Video on the topic. Thanks a lot. Just replaced my 18yo alternator.. Yeah, 18 years.. 😮
Holy simple! Expecting to dig alot more into this as my wife's car is broke down at her family's house...thank you for the vid!
This was very clear and helpful, gave me the confidence that it can be done in the garage, Thanks very much for sharing.
Nice straight forward vid bro. Was given for FREE a 2006 fx-4 I’m into it for a battery belt and alternator so far. Thanks
Dang that's awesome
Video saved me $150, thank you!
How long did it take?
@@billfletcher2293Only about 30min in the autozone parking lot - They have a belt tension tool that makes getting the belt on an off super easy.
Thanks Aaron for the great straight to the point video saved me time and money 💰 30 minutes and I'm a novice
Great instruction. Thanks! Ready to go tackle mine now!!
Watched a couple of video your was the best....easiest to follow...thanks....
thank you for not telling us how you broke down beside the road back in the eighties and given the details of that as well as the time you ate fried chicken under a bus as well as not letting us know about your job, kids, home life and oh the trucks manufactured location importation tag number vin number torque specs etc etc etc... why can't more people on youtube be like this guy??? sorry... had to vent :-/ thanks for the great informative video
Thanks for the demo. I just replaced my alt in my 2006 ford f-250.
Thank you very much great video helped me tremendously took out and installed in less than an hour with your help!
Great video explanation man. Had it out and in within an hour . Thank you so much.
Thank you your videos are so helpful..n..saves this senior citizen a few bucks.
Nice job video is straight to the point.Thanks !
Great video !! Helped me change my sons alternator ! Thanks
Thanks! Straight forward and pretty simple
Just saved my pockets! Thank you
I have to do this to my 2005 5.4. This really helps, thanks for sharing!
That was easy and took little time. $700 pepboys wants from me. I’m doing it myself. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I just replaced it and wow so simple thanks to you!! Saved me $500!! 👍🏼 thank you again
Thanks for the upload! I'm going to give it a try today. I'll be replacing the alternator on my 05 Lincoln navigator (5.4 Ford motor) same setup. Thanks again & take care ✌🏻
Great video! Clean and to the point!
Great info. Thx u.☕️
Thanks alot. Step by step save me money.
aaron i am your biggest fan
You helped me out alot! Thank you!!!
Exellent Tutorial !! Thanks ! :)
Nice video!…good explanation!
Thanks for the video,great job !
Good job! Nice vid
good job! I think this task may be in my future soon. Getting low battery warning from the computer. Replaced battery - same code, about once a week. 🙄
Great video. I changed mine but am still getting the battery light/ check charging system light? Any ideas?
When you remove the slack with the Pully.. does the serpentine belt automatically fall out of order, or can you just rest it and slide it back on. Pretty much, do you have to re do the entire serpentine belt once you give it slack?
This is old. But , when I removed the belt from alt. Pulley, i kept tension on the belt with my hand as I released the tensioner , then used a Bunge (attached to hood)cord to hang the belt out of the way. Belt stayed lined up
Nice job!
Thanks! Very helpful!
What a great video
I wish you had been a bit clearer (by showing) about hoses and mass air flow, etc with the other side, and the hose. But as far as bolts and everything, it was pretty clear! I chose to not remove the coolant hose, and I replaced the belt as well, less than 30 minutes
Great Video, I have a question can a failing cause a 07 navigator to go into limp mode??
Thanks nice vid!
No need to take the entire thing off. You can remove bracket and bolts from alternator to bracket off as well as the lower alternator housing bolts. Take it to the left while manipulating the upper radiator coolant hose out of the way. I just did our 06 Nav in under an hour.
Thanks brother.... Gonna try to do it tomm...... My only problem is my short ass is gonna need a chair to stand on to do this lol... Good stuff
Lol that's pretty funny, I've got the opposite problem I'm too tall and top heavy and end up with massive back pain 5 minutes in, the solution is just laying a piece of carpet on the lip of the engine bay and just flopping down on it like a walrus.
Great job.
Is the 10mm socket with a ratchet and ½in drive for the tensioner the only tools needed?
Thanks! Big help.
Would love to see some work done on Dodge RAM's. Especially this alternator testing and checkout and battery, then changing the alternator.
Perfect ! Good Man !!
Nice job !
Thanks !
What is the name of the insulation/heat shield/ gasket thing behind the alternator. Mine is dry rotted and I'm not sure what it is called to get a replacement?
How do i find a replace for the battery cable wire you removed?
Do u know if this year has a fuse anywhere for charging , some older ones did but cant find on this year
Which way to turn the pully tensioner left or right to loosen the tension
Would u happen to know what amp alternator my 2004 navigator would take? Auto zone says either 110 or 135.
Thanks !
at 7:14 what is the line running from the air box down its the elbow one
Awsome I heard a lot
Did you loose a lot of antifreeze or just a little? Or did you drain some first?
Aaron will an alternator from a 2005 ford crown vic 4.6L fit an 2005 f150 4.6L?
Both are 4.6L 2valve motors with W vin.
I am replacing an alternator on my Lincoln Navigator '05. What if my battery is dead ? Will this process allow the battery to charge back up? T.I.A
😢 Life saver
Thank you
Can this be caused to making my truck shake? With bad belt
What size are the alternator bolts? Mine snapped
Dude , always start by spraying down the engine with purple shit, waiting 10 mins. Gingerly rinse away all that grime , sometimes repeat process a few times. Wrap up with blasting the engine with a leaf blower to dry it out thoroughly and instantly... then begins working on engine.. it just helps so much in soo many ways ... try it out next time
You made e tree that simple.....!!!!TY
The hardest part is releasing the tension on belt
How long did it take to do this?
Snapped a bolt :)
Bleed coolant now🤔🤔
Nobody says how to reset Check Charging system lights after installation of alternator, ?????
Arron, the online parts store "1aauto", has: 2005 Ford F150 Alternator or Alternator/AC. Is there a different alternator part if your truck has A/C?
Yes
@@victoryowney6625 Thanks for the reply.
Can you write the tools you need please ?
Got a 2007 f150 5.4L I’m here because my battery light keeps coming on and off
Have the same issue. Did you figure out the issue?
@@BenCoulingYT nope
@@BenCoulingYT
I had the same problem and the alternator was the problem!!
Nice job. I hope that wasn’t a car-done alternator. :)
Nope!
I hope it's as easy as you made it look lol
Sure is bud!
@@AaronHinesAuto well thankfully you were right. The only problem I had was not having the 1/2" pry bar for the tensioner
Ya it’s amazing how strong that tensioner is
You left several steps out
Horrible video missing while steps
Thanks you very appreciated 👍🏾
Thank you so much for this video!
Thanks for the video!