Changing Alternator on 98ZJ
11-04-2012, 12:21 PM
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Changing Alternator on 98ZJ
How hard is it to change an alternator on a 98 ZJ 4.0? I've changed one on a Wrangler and Mountaineer before, but my ZJ is sitting on the side of the highway and I didn't even look under the hood before I left in disgust.
11-04-2012, 04:18 PM
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Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Once you get the battery and battery tray out of the way, it's a pretty clear shot at the alternator.
11-04-2012, 08:05 PM
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Hmmmm yeah, didn't even think to do that. I got it done with the help of a friend. Not horrible, but a bit of a pain on the side of a highway when it was 40 degrees and you're truing to beat darkness. Nothin like numb fingers and tiny nuts and bolts!
11-04-2012, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by adkdremn
Hmmmm yeah, didn't even think to do that. I got it done with the help of a friend. Not horrible, but a bit of a pain on the side of a highway when it was 40 degrees and you're truing to beat darkness. Nothin like numb fingers and <b>tiny nuts</b> and bolts!
11-05-2012, 12:55 AM
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I did mine from underneath. Hard to do on the side of the road.
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11-06-2012, 10:08 PM
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I went from underneath as well. It was pretty darn easy. It's somewhat near the exhaust if I remember correctly, so make sure things have cooled if you go that route.
11-07-2012, 03:36 PM
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My 97 ZJ was under the battery and I didn't want to take it out.
11-09-2012, 07:11 PM
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I replaced mine from underneath. I just turned my wheel a little to the left and tgat about it. Only problem i had was having to use a round file in the pressed in bolt shround for the top bolt since the reman tech didnt check the diameter. Anyway 220a and im happy.
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