To change the alternator on a 1997 Chrysler LHS, first detach the negative battery cable using a wrench and loosen the alternator lower mounting bolt. Next, remove the upper radiator support and loosen the alternator pivot bolt. Then, slip the belt off the alternator's pulley and remove the alternator mounting bolt.
Where the lower radiator hose is attached the the engine, aprox behind the alternator. It requires removal of the alternator to gain better access to the thermostat housing.
Rust and sediment can accumulate in the cooling system. Flushing the radiator helps keep the cooling system clean.
On the 3.5L V6 engine, open the hood of your car. Locate your drive belt which goes around your alternator. You can see the belt in the space between you radiator and your engine. The alternator is on the top right(driver side).
Answerthe alternator is under the power steering pump on the driverside of the motor. for the removal. need to remove the top radiator support and electric fan. then you can see the bolts for removal.
Just flushing the radiator, no but to flush the system, yes.
Yes, any coolant leak is serious.
hey i just had to do this. my advice is to CHECK it before u take it off, and if u have the money it is DEFINATELY worth takin to a repair shop. disconnect negative battery connection. remove the serp belt from crank/idler/alternator side (driver side) . remove mud covers from underside to axcess radiator support. remove 4 bolts for radiator support. support radiator and trans cooler with a jack stand. push radiator foreward and remove alternator. replace in reverse order. hopefully the alternator is actually bad
Yes, it is
Should be at the lower left corner of the radiator.
To drain the radiator of a 1993 Chrysler New Yorker, you have to open the petcock on the radiator completely and drain the coolant into a container.
At the bottom of the radiator.