Had my alternator check by Autozone, and they said it's going out. Seems reasonable since the car had its radio turning on and off on me, a/c surging, blinkers that don't work (for that one day), hard starts, and ABS Tracs lights flashing every now and then this past week. So the question is, how do I remove it so I can put the new one in?

 

I have not done one myself on a Volvo, but I have done it on other cars.

Basically, you remove the accessory belt, disconnect the main power cable and connectors. After that you unbolt the old alternator and then bolt in the new one. Put the cables back on and the accessory belt and you should be good to go.

 

Not certain, but I think you need to move the Power Steering out of the way on the 850. That's kind of a pain.

 

Pain in the butt, thats how. Just be glad its not the A/C compressor.

 

Alternator is pretty easy. Me and my Dad put in a new alternator in about an hour and half. Move power steering pump out of the way, three bolts for the alternator, a couple brackets. Do a google search, you'll find some write ups.

http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index...r-replacement/

p.s. you don't need to remove thermostat housing like this person did in the write up.

 

Wow that's a lot of stuff to take out. Oh well beats the price to do it yourself than the dealer. BTW anyone know were to get a good one at a reasonable price? Dealership wants twice what the others had to offer.

 

MKC92: try local junk yards. Maybe someone can chime in to let you know what fits. A lot of stuff is interchangeable from the 850 turbo/850 non turbo/V70/S70/C70, etc.

 

ebay has cheap ones, although it is more risky. autozone has rebuilt alternators for 180

 

This is the route I'd take

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...25#post5168145

Chances are you don't need bearings just brushes and maybe diodes.

 

Erie Volvo. Good price and lifetime guarantee.

 

#1 Power Steering Pump DOES have to be removed (you can leave hoses attached, just put it up over top of the motor)

#2. While you are in there I suggest the following things be done/checked.

Check gap on A/C clutch, if on the high side repair that also while everything is out. The proper way is to unbolt the compressor, remove the outer clutch disc remove 1 shim (usually all that is needed) and reinstall. Search the forum I think TECH has a writeup.

Replace the serpentine belt with the "NEW" longer belt with new routing. Much better contact and quieter.

 

Don't have to worry about that, my compressor was replace recently. Hey, has anyone tried to take the pulley wheel of the alternator? I'm stumped, tried jamming with the screw driver to prevent spinning of the shaft and ended up destroying the built-in fan, but could care less since it was non-functional anyways.

 

impact gun. or use a pipe wrench

 

Or a strap wrench around the pulley.

 

replaced my alternator to with a used one from my volvo dealer/mechanic.Man it was such a PITA moving the power steering pump out of the way.Lucky for me the bolt under the alternator was not as tight as those on the pump,still on it because l had to go to work.the bolts got me confused a lil bit but l will figure it out and put it back.very Fruastrating

 

Most part stores have an electric impact. Most will be willing to give you a hand on the pulley swap even if you didn't buy theirs. But being real thankful for any help wouldn't hurt.

 

I had to do this a month ago. Remove serpentine belt, remove power steering pump and move it aside (don't disconnect the power steering hoses, but remove the upper radiator hose), and you can get at the alternator. There's a little more to it, but it's doable.

 

This is best little tool for removal/install of the serpentine belt, worth every penny:

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