Alternator and Drive Belt Replacement 2004 thru 2008 F 150 5.4 L

[@SOkieJohn]

I just replaced the alternator on my 2008 F-150 with a 4.6L engine. You definitely need the cheater bar to remove the serpentine belt. With my engine, I was able to skip removing the upper radiator hose. Everything else went smooth thanks to your video. Thank you.

[@StilesAutomotive]

You're Welcome. I'm glad it helped you! - Stiles

[@chrischavira0707]

I'm changing my 4.6 and yup cheater bar wear are you!😂

[@eieieioeioeioeieio]

Helped a lot, I removed air filter box instead of radiator hose. Took one hour beginning to end

[@StilesAutomotive]

Joseph, This is the best place to mount the Alternator on the Engine, easy to access. I appreciate the comment! - Stiles

[@vanbam6184]

Thank you for this. It’ll save me a lot of time and I get an experience from this. Keep up the good work !

[@StilesAutomotive]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment! - Stiles

[@GodIsGood1991]

When you took off that hose I was laughing hard hahaha but thanks for the video bossman!

[@StilesAutomotive]

Yep, I should probably apologize to Mother Nature. I'm careful with other Fluids, but normally just take that Top Radiator Hose off and let the little bit of Coolant run on the engine and catch some of it in a pan. It's water soluble and washes down easy. Thanks for the comment! - Stiles

[@cliffordtiripi5235]

If you do not want to mess with the coolant, remove the 4 10mm bolts on the duct and you will have a lot of room to work.

[@StilesAutomotive]

Clifford, Yep, great tip, Thanks! You mean the Air Inlet Horn/Tube. Yes easy to remove! And it is easy to remove the Upper Radiator Hose, but you do lose a little coolant. Not much, but a little. Don't do it when the Truck is Hot! - Stiles