2000 Olds Intrigue Alternator Help

[lumberman907]

I need to replace the alternator on my wife's car but unsure as to how to get it out. Any advice? Looking at other comments, seems that others have had problems as well. Any comments, suggestions would be helpful. Almost positive it is the alternator.

[panzer dragoon]

Before you do a switch read all the posts on this forum about the alternator so you make sure you get the right one. Do a search for alternator. Alldatadiy.com has the diagrams and info you need for $25 a year. That's what I use.

There was an update to the original design due to some having a collapsing electrical field due to "vibration" they say. This would cause the headlight to dim etc. I have a 2000 Intrigue but my problem seems to have went away. But it's worse in the winter. AlldataDIY.com has the Information and vin# breakpoints and the new part #. I would buy the new alternator design ($150 RockAuto or local) (or the Bosch unit ~$500) if your vehicle experienced the headlights dimming etc. The damn Bosch unit is expensive so the GM unit may be the way to go, if it doesn't work bring it back for a refund.

Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
The Delphi AD237 (KG7) 125 ampere generator is serviced as a complete unit only.

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the battery tray.
Remove the drive belt.
Remove the engine cooling fan assembly.
Remove the thermostat housing and the radiator hose.
Remove the outboard generator bolt.




Loosen the inboard generator bolt.
Remove the idler pulley bolt and the idler pulley.



Disconnect the electrical connector from the generator.
Reposition the protective boot from the generator output BAT terminal for access.
Remove the generator output BAT terminal nut and disconnect the battery positive lead from the generator.
Remove the generator.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Position the generator to the engine.




Connect the electrical connector to the generator. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Connect the battery positive lead and install the generator output BAT terminal nut. Tighten Tighten the generator output BAT terminal nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) .
Press the protective boot on to the generator output BAT terminal.



Install the outboard generator bolt into the generator housing.
Install the generator on the inboard generator bolt and finger tighten the outboard bolt.
Install the idler pulley and idler pulley bolt.
Tighten the bolts in the order described. The following is a mandatory torque sequence:
8.1.
Tighten
Tighten the idler pulley bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) . The idler pulley bolt.
8.2.
Tighten
Tighten the generator bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) . The generator bolts.
Install the thermostat housing and the radiator hose.
Install the engine cooling fan assembly.
Install the battery tray.
Install the drive belt.
Connect the battery negative cable.