How To Replace The Alternator On A Jeep Grand Cherokee With 3.6l Engine

[@gamedayhighlights8813]

Great Video. This is the first "do it myself" repair job on my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and I would not even have attempted it without this video. Two things I will say that may be obvious...wait until your vehicle is cool before you attempt to remove this!! AND...it comes out a whole lot easier than it goes back in. With some patience, determination, and 4 letter words of encouragment I managed to get this knocked out in a few hours.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Good tip on letting it cool down. Glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@firepilot109]

Book says should only take 1.5 hours sooooo your mechanic...you, are overcharging yourself!! Hard to find good help these days! Lol I'm fixing to tackle this as well, good pointers! Thanks

[@luisanalivia]

2020 this video saved my life ,did a swap on the side of the HW!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Kripto_krazy_kali glad you’re out of that situation. Thank you for watching!

[@ef4341]

So great video. I consider myself to be fairly mechanically inclined. Took me about an hour and a half to get all bolts free. The reinstall was horrible trying to get the bottom screw. I'm 6ft 3in and long arms..trying to get the alternator at the angle I needed while hand screwing the bolt in to ensure no cross thread was horrible. I could not see the hole. I ended up putting a dab of finger nail polish on the block about dead center where the hole was hiding. I was the able to eventually get the bolt in after 3 days of trying. Great video thank you for all the socket size notes. Just don't get frustrated and rewatch video. I have a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee 127,000 miles on first alternator. O'REILLY'S had best price 389 with core and military discount and 4:53 lifetime warranty .

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad it all worked out. I like the fingernail polish tip. That was cool.

[@ernieortiz]

Probably the best DIY video ever. Well done

[@erikmorris3279]

Great video! Took 1 hour total with this video. Thanks for saving me money!

[@HTXatLarge]

Very great diy Thank you!. The 13mm ratchet was a charm did it in 40-45min. My 2011 GC made the humming noise I drove it for 2 days after and then the battery light came on. Swapping the Alternator was the solution. the swap was easy!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you got your Jeep fixed up. Thank you for watching!

[@phillipjohnson5487]

Ty for this video it helped me tremendously something they were going charge me 800-1000$ to change took me a quarter of the price good video mate

[@mybrothaskeeper4156]

Installing a 370 amp with a .5 inch shorter belt 🥶🥶 just had to watch to make sure I knew what I was doing lol great job!

[@christopherrichard4141]

Thank you for this video, very clear, concise, and easy to follow. 2012 WK2

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@nickalejandro1512]

Great video and walkthrough! Factory recall is coming for these and I am submitting for reimbursement today with Jeep. 1100 was the quote from jeep...instead I opted out for the 5 bolts and clip. Thanks again!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Nick Alejandro glad to help. Thank you for watching!!

[@cashmiller2999]

Nick Alejandro there is going to be a recall for the alternator?

[@WildnWithMarcus]

How someone could dislike this I'm not sure ..maybe he works at Jeep 😂😂

[@aceklub2k5]

😅

[@iflifewaseasy]

Maybe cuz he made it look 3x easier than "the easy" that this repair is? 😂 I'm a pretty great technician but 2011 is the newest vehicle I've worked on. The job is easy but it's never easy getting bolts lined up when your arms are done & switched to noodle mode.

[@tonyping3159]

Thanks a lot did it in 30 mins just how you showed us!! Good job

[@exploringMundos]

You're a lifesaver - My jeep started acting up and i replaced the 6 year old battery. Now moving to the altenator. Which one did you replaced it with?

[@HarryD-wg7lx]

Thanks! This was perfect. told me everything i need to know. especially the tool sizes.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you very much!

[@zachgardner2927]

Great video!, thank you! Going to replace mine with a 220 on my 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@wilder211]

For the 2016 JGC how did you access the alternator. Did you have to undo all those hoses that are sitting on top of the alternator? I have a 2016 and need to do this job?

[@CarSharingJho]

I found that doing the top bolts first was easier than the bottom one. I had to do it twice (faulty alternator) and the second time I did it in less than an hour!

[@cashmiller2999]

Thanks for the video. Saved me slot of time and money. Liked and subscribed.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Cash Miller glad the video helped. Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@alaleos28]

Thank you so much. You step by steps well detailed explain made it easy for me to do it myself Thanks a million !!!!

[@OhSoLoring9113]

Great video… straight to the point 💯

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@craigbergen6602]

Just swapped the Alt., Thank you for the video!

[@shannonthurman5208]

Thank you .. great video. Helped us out so much ! 🙂

[@xx-drew-x-and-xx8156]

Thanks bro saved me time and money.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Always happy to hear when someone saves. Thank you for watching!

[@Trapperjohn1000]

Thank you for this video! My high output alternator came today. And because of this video I changed it in about a hour. Thanks so much!!!

[@MrBrandonleffall]

Thanks for the upload... Save me alot of money... Step by step instructions so clutch👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@HowtoAutomotive]

brandon leffall awesome glad you were able to save. Thank you for watching!

[@dedrickbellinger7291]

Quick question... is replacing the alternator on the 5.7l similar?

[@buzzed4603]

Did you ever find out this ? Going to be doing this today

[@ChampayneWayne]

With this also work for a 5.7 v8?

[@enriqueaguilar422]

Wouldn’t it have been easier if u connected the electrical clip right after that bottom bolt in the front bottom where u could still see where u will connect it in the back ?

[@MrJeran481]

Can you make a video of a regular Cherokee year range of 2014 to current 3.2L Serpentine belt change and or Alternator Change? Its Prob going to be the Harder of the two, but this is the one that I can not find a single Video of!!! And the fact that it is going to be harder, is exactly why I would like a video!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jeran Eden if one comes in the shop I will make a video. Thank you for watching!

[@MrJeran481]

@@HowtoAutomotive Thank you Sir, you are a godsend!!

[@orlandoZ32]

Thanks for the info love the video Lotta good information

[@gregoryclifft7398]

See that ground strap at 1:10 beneath the alternator. I would suggest removing it from the chassis side. That way in case you drop the alternator because you lose your grip it won't tear that strap. Ask me how I know...

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Nice tip. Thank you!

[@argenisarredondo5722]

Buen aporte.. Thanks for you video 👍

[@EasternUNO]

Interesting video! If I was about to replace my alternator, I would not be able to put the belt as it was before. It would be too lose or too tight hahah. I will leave it to my car mechanic instead.

[@becerreroromo9416]

Thank you for your video

[@jclocuaz3623]

Great video!!

[@PonutsAnka]

Hi got an Jeep Disel V6 2014 brand. with a dead generator, at least i think so.. Generator hot when connected and wont start, (remove the plus from generator and it starts (charge with ctek) But any guide to remove generator from the disel, lots of stuff between the generator and to exit it.

[@waleedalaqabi6207]

Hello i have jeep grand cherokee 2017 lately been having voltage fluctuate between 12.5 and 14.3 when driving and when idle 13.9 to 14.3 never happen before changed the alternator but stil same problem any advice

[@alecgoenner]

I'm having the same issue right now. I just changed out both the main battery and the Aux battery as well because on the dash readout it kept saying start/stop not ready battery charging. I did find a forum on Car Gurus about this. If you want the link send me a message. It won't let me post it here. Did you find anything out?

[@glendawalters3310]

Changed the alternative starter and computer and it is throwing codes service 4 wd cruise control and the lift is not working

[@bobit8742]

you make things seem so easy...

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Binh Tran thank you this one wasn't too bad.

[@mameryjazz]

Hey buddy. I did not see any alternator bracket. I have 2011 jeep grand cherokee 3.6l alternator bracket but i cant seem to find it anywhere (dealers, junkyards...). Help please

[@vettefret]

Thanks...You helped me greatly...

[@HowtoAutomotive]

anthony palumbo glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@mygiguser]

Very well done video!

[@el_ejecutador0765]

How do you know how tight to put the belt?

[@onelnation6952]

Thanks, very informative,

[@EliWalks101]

That green ground wire is lose. Where does that connect to?

[@jimgriffiths2562]

Thanks very helpful

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

My 2013 is whining guess it’s time just was wondering how much tension on belt as in the old days it was push down 1/2 inch movement was ok what about this one ?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

On today’s cars I tend to be a little bit tighter. It’s not uncommon for the tensioners to loosen up or wear out. If you suspect yours is bad they do sell them as a kit Gates Belt Company makes a good one.

[@tdhmoose]

Hmm. Looks like my car battery is under the seat. I have no power to move the seat forward cause to reach battery to disconnect cable. Terminals under hood will not let me jump start for some power, car dead. Had it towed to shop, otherwise I would have changed alternator myself, poor me. Great video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

That sucks that you had to go through all that. Sometimes you can charge batter through the terminals under the hood. But it can take a while.

[@techfordummies6801]

Hey can anyone tell me at 0.39 in the video it shows 3 ground wire connection, the one at the top broke off when I was changing my alternator and I can’t seem to find what it was connected to

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

I think it’s the alternator it started whining and windows go up slowly I found that there’s no voltage indicator light or warning light for low voltage you can take belt off run engine and no lights come on or any warning crazy

[@rascal7298]

Why not access the battery cable at the access port in the engine compartment? Good video though!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

rascal7298 The positive side goes through the alternator and into the access port. So if you just disconnected at the access port you will still have power at the alternator. Kind of hard to explain.

[@michalderlatka]

What's that tape you touching at 1:18? I've got it broken. Where is it attached to on the other side?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

As far as I can tell from what you’re talking about it’s tape covering the wiring harness

[@jeffreymitchell2011]

I have the same question at 1:18 you touch a ground ribbon mine is broken and I don’t know what it’s to did we ever find out what part this is

[@ItsYuigi]

Can anyone help me real quick. Got a 11' JGC, almost for 2 years now. Just this last week, we turned it on in the mornin to get it warmed up ( Mn winters) and turned it off about 30 mins later. Later that day I was gonna do an errand and all of a sudden, it would not turn on and made a clack clack sound from the engine bay. We gave it a quick jump too see if it just uncharged or something, took the charge and I ran it around the neighborhood, as I come back in to my driveway, all the lights on the dash turn on, and its shaking like it wants to turn off. It turns off right as I get in the driveway. Day later, we tow it to our local mechanic place, and I inform them about what happened. Get a call today saying the engine is done for, and will need a new engine and other misc parts. What do you more experienced guys say I should do? Any help is greatly appreciated 🙏

[@kevinreeeder82]

Helpful thanks

[@braverthanthelittletoaster7786]

Are they all 13 mm bolts ?

[@cliftonduff2382]

Yes that's correct they are all 13mm

[@southendhardware]

Thank you brother awesome break down the dealer wanted to charge my wife over $900 to do this I was wondering what the big deal was cause I've changed alternators on every car I've owned

[@HowtoAutomotive]

southendhardware wow 900 that's crazy. Thank you for watching and writing!

[@genopurple921]

THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@kernalrom]

Thank You!!

[@galilfan0198]

I have a 2019 same engine but there's no way i can reach it like that. Its like the motor is further back.

[@rafaelruiz3260]

I smoked some meth and then changed the alternator and spark plugs in my jeep in under 2 hours 👍

[@HowtoAutomotive]

rafael ruiz I would double check your work if I was you. Lol

[@anthonymay5363]

Just got off the phone with the Jeep dealership. They want to charge me $1100 for this😅

[@eastnewyork3434]

SplashWoRld🌎The Greatest

[@coreychillis9754]

This is Easy Af!!!!😅😅

[@viktorsepulveda1358]

My gc 2014 3.6 alternator suddenly dead. And Was covered by a jeep recall that affected a several 3.6 stellantis models from 2011 to 2015. So i'm now waiting for my dealer call me to do the labour. The Best part is for free but I have waiting just 1 month to arrive the New alternator .... thats is the shitty part damn (im from Chile) greetings.

[@Mike10297]

I was told that I burned out my computer on the Jeep and that happens when your alternator lets go Is that true

[@FireSneaks83]

Actually this just happened to my ‘13. Had a smell, heard a whine and the next day, it was completely dead. Had it towed to the dealer. Due to the recall and it possibly being the issue, they replaced the alternator. They also had to replace the Power Train Control Module (PCM). Luckily, it was still within the 5 year power train warranty. So the PCM was replaced under the warranty. I asked the same question...Could the faulty alternator have back fed to the PCM and cause that issue. They said it was possible, but they weren’t sure...

[@AzraelsTouch]

QuikBrdr83 this happened to me yesterday on my ‘12. Guess we will be towing to it the dealership tomorrow.

[@mexiway9781]

@@FireSneaks83 is there any recall for the alternator on grand cherokee 2011? Help please

[@FireSneaks83]

Mexiway Not sure. Call a dealer or go to the NHTSA website, where you can put your VIN # in to see if your vehicle has any pending recalls

[@MrPami9899]

Why is it so common on jeep to have alternator issue, that is a fairly new vehicle

[@HowtoAutomotive]

STEEVE DAVID Nicolas on this it was a bearing that went bad. It's hard to say they manufacture these parts now now days in different locations sometimes you get a good one and sometimes you don't.

[@MrPami9899]

How to Automotive my explorer is 16 years old , with the original alternator, that's crazy

[@stephenb.9726]

Nut