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jwmustangin · 05-19-2002, 11:02 AM

One of the first steps in the steeda underdrive pulley install is to remove the alternator pulley with an impact wrench.

I would highly advise you to take the alternator off and set it on the bench and then spin the bolt off that holds the pulley on with your impact wrench. This is because your radiator hose will be in the way when the alternator is on the motor therefore making it hard to get to the bolt with your impact wrench. Using a universal joint with my impact wrench wouldn't cut it! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT USING A SCREWDRIVER TO HOLD YOUR ALTERNATOR IN PLACE BY PUTTING IT ON THE FAN WINGS INSIDE OF IT. YOU"LL BEND THE WINGS. I've seen people do this.

If you do that u can then put on the water pump pulley on easier, but you have to remember to put the bottom bolts that hold the alternator on before u put your water pump pulley on.

BE SURE YOU HAVE three bolts to use with your crank pulley puller. I believe they are 8 x 1.25 ( YES, THIS WILL REQUIRE **@KING METRIC BOLTS!) fine thread bolts. They will need to be at least 2 inches long so that you can get a good grip on the crank pulley.

And finally, YES I HAVE DONE THIS MYSELF TO MY 2001 GT IN A HOME GARAGE. Just take your time and try to be ready for any kind of hang ups. If you've ever done any halfway serious car work at home you probaly know that sometimes the job doesn't always go as smooth as the directions say they do!

05-19-2002, 11:02 AM	#6
jwmustangin Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: lynchburg, va Posts: 18	pulley install One of the first steps in the steeda underdrive pulley install is to remove the alternator pulley with an impact wrench. I would highly advise you to take the alternator off and set it on the bench and then spin the bolt off that holds the pulley on with your impact wrench. This is because your radiator hose will be in the way when the alternator is on the motor therefore making it hard to get to the bolt with your impact wrench. Using a universal joint with my impact wrench wouldn't cut it! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT USING A SCREWDRIVER TO HOLD YOUR ALTERNATOR IN PLACE BY PUTTING IT ON THE FAN WINGS INSIDE OF IT. YOU"LL BEND THE WINGS. I've seen people do this. If you do that u can then put on the water pump pulley on easier, but you have to remember to put the bottom bolts that hold the alternator on before u put your water pump pulley on. BE SURE YOU HAVE three bolts to use with your crank pulley puller. I believe they are 8 x 1.25 ( YES, THIS WILL REQUIRE **@KING METRIC BOLTS!) fine thread bolts. They will need to be at least 2 inches long so that you can get a good grip on the crank pulley. And finally, YES I HAVE DONE THIS MYSELF TO MY 2001 GT IN A HOME GARAGE. Just take your time and try to be ready for any kind of hang ups. If you've ever done any halfway serious car work at home you probaly know that sometimes the job doesn't always go as smooth as the directions say they do!