Quick Tip: Chevy 5.3L Alternator Replacement Warning
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Good tip. But, all you have to do is remove both bolts, and lift one side of the alternator up. Give the alternator a wiggle and it will push the bushing in a little. Drop the alternator back into place and do the same on the other. Takes about 30 seconds.
Thank you sir
Thanks this worked extremely well. Wiggled each side and it slid right in after bolt trick didnt work very well. Im glad i saw the first trick too tho or i woulda been woopin on it with my hammer😂
What ever
I broke the power steering bracket it sits on lol
Did thus worked and saved time no struggle. I did use a Lil penetration oil.
THANK YOU this tip saved me so much time while in front of O’Reilly Auto. The new Alt. didn’t fit used this and slipped right in after. I got wife and kids back home and felt like a badass!
I always roll my eyes when the knuckle draggers say: "git a bigger 'mer".
Great tip David, thanks for posting!
Reminds me.....I need a new hammer lol. Just kidding. Thanks Brandon for watching.
David, thank you for the suggestion for the lower bushings. I took your suggestions and went to my local ACE hardware , purchased one bolt, one hollow sleeve, one nut and 2 washers. Took about 15 minutes total including the trip to ACE. Bushings were pushed back to allow the new alternator to be purchased in place. Great suggestion resulting in no additional damage to the bracket holding the alternator. Other site suggested using a hammer.😢
Just when I thought I had seen it all in 2020... Here's Dave working on a Chevy. 😀
A car is a car....right? lol. Actually not. I am just getting back to learning on different brands....its a bit refreshing actually. Plus this one is owned by someone whose company has alot of Dodge trucks that I work on so.....lol
I literally just changed my wife's alternator out this morning at a truck stop 3 hrs from home and wondered how to move those bushings. And yes I used my hammer, NOW I know what to do for the future... Thank You!!!
What I hope people take away from this. The procedure you demonstrated can apply to more then just this application. Another great video David. Thanks!
I could swear my Gen 2 Ram has a similar bushing on the alternator mount. I like the format. Thanks, David!
I cant remember if they do or not....Most have it in the case and backing off the bolt a few turns and a gentle tap with the hammer is all thats needed to free it up. Gentle that is lol.
Great tip. Was having a bad day working on the Sierra 1500. Had hammer in hand but thought I'd check you tube to see if I was missing anything. So glad I found this!
There are 2 age old sayings when doing manual labor, " Work smarter not harder and Let leverage be your friend". Thanks for sharing the tip.
Love tips like this.
Much of the time that I lose doing auto repairs is to little details like this.
Appreciate the time and money saving tip
Not even my year model truck, but watched anyway...this is genius.
Great tip. Another good tip to recommend. If the intake tube is removed to get to the tensioner for loosing the belt. Be sure to connect it back BEFORE starting the engine. Otherwise, the replace mass air sensor diagnostic trouble code will report.
My first attempt at moving the bushings into place involved using a C clamp and the socket, but the bushings were extremely hard to move. My second attempt I found just the right bolt, washer, socket, washer, and nut combination, and although it was difficult to make them move, they did eventually move. Thanks Dave!
(July 2021, 2007 Yukon Denali, 6.2 L)
Fantastic tip David. Ran into this problem on my daughter's 4.7 ltr jeep
Thanks John! Much appreciated
All I could say is THANK U 🙏🏼!… I am literally stuck w/ the alternator out thinking how in the world I was going to move those bushings.
Excellent tip. Clear, concise and to the point presentation. Very well done!
Thank you! Used this exact tip this morning and avoided damaging the “ears”. Alternator replacement went well except for one little “gotcha”. For clumsy DIY-ers like me…keep one of those telescoping magnets handy….yeah, I dropped a socket and it landed in the plastic motor shield below ….retrieved it and all ok!
Frigging awesome. Quick, to the point and No BS!!!
Thanks for the feedback!
Outstanding Tip!!. Made replacing the alternator on my 2004 GMC Sierra a piece of cake. Glad I came across your video. Thank you..
I have broken a few brackets using a hammer. Thanks for setting me on the right approach.
Very cool tip I’ll be sure to look for more of your videos
I myself seen techs jack this up😔simple and great tip💯
Seen it happen a couple of times.....seems the hammer is the first thing that comes to mind until....snap!. Thanks for checking this video out!
@@MotorCityMechanic you know it, subscribed for all your great tips and videos💯
Thanks for the tip on the bushings, I had to put 2 alternators in my Silverado today (first one was doa) I have fought them before not knowing this trick and it saved my a lot of frustration. So thank you.
Great tip. Here's a another tip make sure the alternator your installing is the current amperage. Don't put a 160a when you need a 100a
Very true…..some times there are multiple options. Brake rotors are the worst when it comes to that on some cars
Great tip, the hardest part was getting the right size carriage bolt for my sockets, 2” bolt worked, thanks
Thank you! This bushing is the exact reason I searched for this video!
Just realized that you are in Grovetown. I am across the river in North Augusta
If you ever need any help or work Dave do your vehicles....search google maps for “the Motorcity Mechanic Garage”.....I have my own shop now
Glad the video helped
That is exactly what I did the other day. Great tip
Great tip. Wisdom that extends this specific task
This is a great tip for us driveway mechanics ❤
Awesome! Thanks for saving me a half hour of frustration! That bolt is stored in my tool box now.
Your welcome Evan. Thanks for watching
Outstanding tip. Do not want to deal with replacing that mounting bracket.
thank you! i'm about to replace one and i was wondering what was up with those bushings-you saved me alot ao time and likely money! well done dude!!
Good tip. Been doing this forever but I've seen a rookie break off the ear...
Thanks Phillip for watching.
Thanks. I am replacing mine on a 04 Tahoe and this will help
Thanks for watching!
This tip warrants a sub!
Wow, work smarter not harder........ Thanks sooooooo much!!!!!
Thank you for sharing, I was using channel lock pliers, but you have a better solution.
Thanks Adam for taking the time to comment
That's the ki d of tip only experience mechanics from honest shops actually do. I'm not a mechanic but a parts replacer. I do know how to fabricate and dictate what to do in most given situations. My particular career has led me down that road haha
Great tip regarding pushing the bushing and with the socket thank you
The 6 dislikes are people who has already fought for hours and damaged their truck. Wonderful post. You Sir have saved lots of headaches. Thank You.
Thanks! Who knows why the dislikes....there is always a few in every video I post
why does your 2006 Z-71 Silverado still over charge after replacing the alternator?
It ran normal for two days and then the charge hand dropped back over pass the red and on down.
Appreciate it man I just watched a guy do that with a hammer and I have a 03’ Tahoe with a 5.3L thanks for that tip
That was huge, a real pro tip. Thanks, David!
Now that’s a great video right there! Thanks so much for the info I’m having issues with my battery hopefully it’s not the alternator.
Hopefully it isn’t but if it is then you know what to do
You can use a rubber mallet like i did and it works just as well.
Thanks for the heads up.
quick and easy explanation. WELL DONE BROTHER!!!
GREAT TIP. OF COURSE THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD BE DONE TO BOTH BUSHINGS? BEST.
I’m glad I found you
Great tip. Glad I clicked on your video.
Much appreciate!
Thanks a million. Now if I can only find a short screw and nut.
Hey man great helpful video. One critique - 38 seconds of intro for a 3 min video was way overkill. Just hit us up with the content, we don't need fancy intros. Have a good day and thanks for the tip.
Thanks ! Your video was very instructional
Excellent point!
I used a similar method to press bearing caps onto a u joint. It works 1000x better than a hammer, with less risk of breaking stuff!!
Thanks for that tip....might have to try it one day. Appreciate you watching and for being a subscriber
@@MotorCityMechanic it was for doing it with the c clamp style ball joint / u joint press. It really worked. Kept everything nice and lined up. I'll send a link if I can find it.
www.stu-offroad.com/misc/hfreight-1.htm
I'm lucky to have watched your video in advance because I would start hammering away.
Outstanding tip
Great tutorial thanks, glad I seen this video first
Great tip!
Appreciate that Ricky!
Yes, I loved it.
That looks like a great tip man thanks for the video
David Pike - thanks for your awesome tips. Love your content. Very helpful.
Your welcome and thanks for the kind words.
Great tip Dave! Thank you!
Thank you for commenting!
that's clever. minutes ago just replaced another denso alternator on my car for the 3rd time (297K) barely made it home last night. it's been a hot humid summer guess i use ac too much
Thanks for this; great tip!!
Your welcome and appreciate you watching
This is the best way to do it. 100%
David, thanks for the great tip.
Thank you!
Your welcome! Make sure to subscribe and check out my other videos
Great tip. Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks Steve for always checking out the videos.
thought i had the wrong alternator
Thanks man u are a legend 🤍🤍
Much appreciated
That's a _great tip!_ Saves me from whacking off that bolt boss. Instead, I'll save my sledge hammer for beating in knock sensors.
This is very good advice and it worked well for me.
Big help today! 👊🏼
Great simple tip! That flange looks pretty thin. Thanks
Awesome. Thank you
Thanks Jennifer!
amazing tip. thanks man.
Your welcome and appreciate the kind words
Great tip!!
Thanks Bill
Thank you so much for this video! Your tips saved me from myself.
Great tip, thank you for sharing...
Hitting cast aluminum with a hammer is never a good idea. It won’t bend like steel, it’ll just shatter.
Very true.....seems there is always a hair line crack somewhere below the surface waiting for that one knock at the door lol
Best tip ever!!!!!
Appreciate the feedback
Thanks, that’s a lifesaver
Awesome thanks. Great video too.😊 I Subscribed too. 2002 Suburban want to add some amps to my alternator.
Great tip David.
DUDE!!! Awesome tip, thank you!!!
Thank you. I knew there had to be a trick
Video idea. 08 ram 2500. Steering play. Common causes specific to this model?
Really appreciate your work.
Great tip David. Thank you. 👍👍👏
Awesome trick
Thank you! Probably saved me a headache :)
It can become one if you don’t watch out….even on the little things like that. Thanks for watching and make sure to subscribe
Awesome thanks
Your welcome Peter and thanks for watching
Awesome tip. Thanks.
Your welcome
Thanks for the video.
I was gonna use the hammer 🔨😂 thanks man you're a life saver 🤙
Damn wish I saw this this morning
Glad you found it now, hope nothing got damaged before watching it.
Pics?
Should of watched this before I installed The new alternator because I sure was struggling to put the new one in!
Cool tip!
Excellent advice, thank you
Thanks for that tip. Cool trick.💯
Your welcome and thanks for watching
@@MotorCityMechanic That definitely helped. Was able to get that new alternator in there in no time!
Thank you for the tip much appreciated
Glad I can help
Oh you saved me a huge headache