A.J.C.
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- City, State
- Kennesaw, Ga
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Explorer Limited V8
5.0 Explorer 2nd Gen
I'm trying to track down a squeaking noise with my pulleys/ belt. I have replaced the idler pulleys, tensioner, cam shaft synchronizer which was bad, and now have replaced the alternator bearings. At this point, I'm now convinced my power steering pump is the culprit but if you have a noisy alternator, this could save you some money.
I will walk you through how to replace the alternator bearings since it seems like not many people have attempted to.
You will need the following bearings from Napa: PGB P62032RSJ, PGB P63032RSJ
I used the following video for disassembly: http://youtu.be/qu_FeipzTzY
The front bearing was very easy to replace. I used a 3/4" deep well socket to tap it out and tap the new on in. The video does not explain how to remove the rear bearing but I used a chisel to widen the space between the bearing and the aperture and then used a bearing puller. I tapped the new bearing in.
By following the video, and the instructions I have provided, you could save some money replacing the bearings. My alternator was squeaky but was not the ultimate problem. If have you have a noisey alternator, this could help so I thought I would share my knowledge.
If I was not clear with a certain step, please don't hesitate to message me.
A.J.
I'm trying to track down a squeaking noise with my pulleys/ belt. I have replaced the idler pulleys, tensioner, cam shaft synchronizer which was bad, and now have replaced the alternator bearings. At this point, I'm now convinced my power steering pump is the culprit but if you have a noisy alternator, this could save you some money.
I will walk you through how to replace the alternator bearings since it seems like not many people have attempted to.
You will need the following bearings from Napa: PGB P62032RSJ, PGB P63032RSJ
I used the following video for disassembly: http://youtu.be/qu_FeipzTzY
The front bearing was very easy to replace. I used a 3/4" deep well socket to tap it out and tap the new on in. The video does not explain how to remove the rear bearing but I used a chisel to widen the space between the bearing and the aperture and then used a bearing puller. I tapped the new bearing in.
By following the video, and the instructions I have provided, you could save some money replacing the bearings. My alternator was squeaky but was not the ultimate problem. If have you have a noisey alternator, this could help so I thought I would share my knowledge.
If I was not clear with a certain step, please don't hesitate to message me.
A.J.
