Jeep 2.4L Alternator Replacment how to replace / remove QUICK RUN DOWN OVERVIEW!

[@pcallas66]

In older cars they used to be at the top and would literally take a half hour to do it. The way it is now, I don't want to even attempt it. It's not that I don't know how to change an alternator, I don't want to be messing with everything else like air conditioning compressors and lying under the car to do it. However, thank you for showing me. Great video.

[@tylerwatts1649]

THIS is how to do a how-to video: complete, yet short and to the point, and no extraneous information. Thanks for also referencing the sizes of the bolt heads!

[@jamesmazzocco284]

Great video, straight forward and to the point! I just completed replacing my alternator on my 07 Patriot thanks to this video. Since the video didn't include the steps, I thought I'd leave them in the comments. REMOVAL of current alternator (from under the vehicle): 1. Disconnect the battery 2. Release serpentine belt (16mm) 3. Disconnect AC compressor electrical 4. Remove AC compressor bracket bolts (3 lower, 2 upper all 13mm) 5. Swing AC compressor down and let hang 6. Disconnect the electrical of the alternator 7. Remove top bolt of alternator (16mm) 8. Loosen lower bolt that sits on a cradle (bolt-16mm, nut-15mm) To take the alternator OUT of the engine bay: raise the alternator a little out of the cradle, move it towards the driver side 3in so it clears the cradle, move it down 4in, slide it towards the passenger side and it should come out - just like playing Tetris. INSTALLATION of new alternator: reverse the steps, it was easier to install than it was to remove it but make sure you hook up the electrical to the AC compressor and alternator before bolting on the AC compressor as it is difficult to get you hands in there once the AC compressor is installed.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks James I appreciate your feedback and also thank you for adding all of the steps/added info!

[@demiangourdeau6149]

Thanks for taking the time to type that in bro

[@lauradoyle1111]

That makes it sound so easy to do. Thank you!

[@nunyabiznass1629]

Thank you for those step by step instructions. Very helpful.

[@JOHNSUE28]

Thanks James, Doing one this Morn, this was a great help!

[@jesserepas9436]

This GENERAL over view is THE BEST VIDEO IVE SEEN IN A WHILE… thank you

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bradfash1224]

Great video! You didn't explain your life story, didn't ramble about meaning less things and got right to the point! And the video gave me a great over view before I do one myself!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seanshafer9573]

Best auto repair video I've ever seen.

[@stevecirimele5585]

Pro-Tip! The 140 amp alternator is larger than the 115 amp alternator, but it looks very much the same. For my 2013 Jeep Patriot 2.4L, I purchased the replacement alternator before I removed the old one, and I opted for the 140 amp replacement thinking it would be the same size and the "upgrade" would be good. Wrong. As you can see in this very helpful video, the access is very tight. I removed the AC bracket and had the AC compressor dangling on the hoses - I was able to remove the old 115 amp alternator, but I could NOT NOT get the 140 amp alternator into position. Much struggling before I carefully measured and saw that the diameter of the 140 amp is about half an inch larger than the diameter of the 115 amp alternator. Once I got the 115 amp alternator, it installed in a snap. (well, "snap" is subjective). Oh another Pro-Tip! When re-installing the AC compressor bracket, install all the bolts loosely at first, thus allowing you enough play to line up and "start" the bolt holding the compressor to the mounting bracket. What I did: I tightened the bracket to the engine block first, but then could not start the threads for the bolt that mounts the compressor to the bracket. Had to loosen (remove some?), the bracket bolts to the engine block, so I could start the other bolts. Once all the bolts are started, you can tighten them of course. PS: This video was very helpful thank you!!

[@kentstraker7058]

Thank you I was looking for what's the difference In amp information, no one talks about it

[@RalloWatches]

9 years later and you just mad a girl dad’s day. It’s her senior year and she has to have a suv looking right! Thanks for the video!

[@Chrisisinatrance]

This is how all how to videos should be.

[@wb3161]

Thanks I appreciate it. I was using the shop manual and my god did they make you go through a lot of shit for nothing so I wanted to see how someone else has done it because I’ve not done it before either and it looks so much stumper the way you did it, thanks for not having all the crazy stuff to go along with it. I appreciate your video.

[@resshino3773]

Great video! I'll be replacing the alternator on a Jeep Patriot tomorrow and this video was helpful because it was straight forward and to the point!

[@nbahm55]

My goodness, that's a lot of rust! Sitting or not. Jeeze Louise, don't move to that state. Awesome guidance! Perfect, quick, no bs, didn't take vid of your cats, even gave the correct mm's! Bravo. Thank you so incredibly much!

[@danielvasquez-ny4cw]

I wish more people made videos this clear especially when I was younger , I’ve been working on my own cars since I was a kid and I worked in a shop part time for a few years but this was a great video on the steps man

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks!

[@dylanbeekman5433]

Straight forward, no extra bullsh*t, but included the required information. Thank you for including the fastener sizes, saved me a ton of time.

[@corvettebob96]

Helpful video. The AC lines have a bracket on the outside of the frame behind the windshield washer reservoir. I removed those bolts to get the AC compressor to move a little more. Most of the video shots are from the front of the engine. What worked for me on a 2015 Patriot, was to pull the AC compressor towards the front of the engine and drop the alternator down behind the AC compressor. That is what was done in this video but it is hard to see the big picture.

[@tormado]

My man. Short and sweet. Doing this job in a few hours, and you made my homework quick and easy.

[@brandondonovan8402]

Wow. Great suiting channel name. I'm pulling 3 2.4L jeep engines at 17 with mininal knowledge. Learning fast as I go👌

[@jeffleister9793]

Nice video, just finished changing the alternator in my 2010 patriot. Excellent job. Thank you.

[@shernikaslate7319]

Bout time. You was a great machanic that understood the assignment about why the alternator went out on this vehicle. Guess when the wheel or hub go also the alternator. Took mines to 3 shops neither one understood the assignment. They were just slow and they didn't understand the assignment.

[@NoLurp]

You seem like a pretty legit dude and mechanic and thanks for this video! I have to change one tomorrow so this was perfect.

[@skyler40roxy32]

Just changed one on a 2014 patriot north edition 2.4 6speed autostick. Video was easy to follow and straight to the point. Well done buddy. Cheers you just saved me a few hundred bucks I'm sure.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Awesome to hear that and glad you found the video useful. Thanks for chiming in with some feedback. I appreciate it

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Cheers!

[@ibrahimabah2893]

Nononsense. I finally have time to fix the Jeep. Apparently the alternator doesn’t just seat there . I had to use hammer to get the holes to line up. Please people don’t be like me thinking the alternator will just fit perfectly it doesn’t. Use hammer preferably plastic hammer or gently hit the alternator. Again thank you sir for your advice.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Glad to hear you got it knocked out. Got to be careful how hard you hit alternators. Can be bad for the electronics inside. Prying is much better. But yeah sometimes you got to do what you got to do. They can definitely be tight in there.

[@ibrahimabah2893]

Yes sir. I tried prying it but it was not moving. I gently hammer it to just line the holes . Not on the actual alternator. I am glad you clarified that.

[@J3RON32THAM3ATSHO]

You did a AMAZING job to say this was your 1st time doing one on this specific vehicle ... bro mechanic to another mechanic

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

J3RON32THAM3ATSHO thanks man I appreciate the feedback!

[@J3RON32THAM3ATSHO]

No prob man I work for pepboys as a Ep tech.. some ppl be saying certain jobs be easy easy when you got to drop certain things to get the main problem it become time consuming but air tools make the job easy only just like you mentioned it will be difficult at home

[@J3RON32THAM3ATSHO]

N I'm proud to give you my feedback because you was very honest n accurate good job

[@GUSftw]

thanks for the overview. i have to do this job today on my wife's jeep. with the noise of the alternator in the video spinning it by hand, i guarantee that thing was LOUD when it was running lol. I think my wife's is just the decoupler, but that's a third the price of a complete unit.

[@larryhart4880]

Ok awesome . I'm about to do my daughters alt. On a 2014. This was the video I been looking for clean and clear no frills . Ecellant job. Make some more thanks a million

[@obbcmtb9977]

Thank you 🙏. Just finished, I would have gave up without your video.

[@ericcarrell7600]

Saved me a ton of trouble. I was taking off the power steering pump before I looked for a videos haha. Thanks boss!!!

[@ericcarrell7600]

Just finished. A bit tough on mine getting around the AC hoses but definitely doable. Thanks again!!!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No prob af all man! thanks for dropping comments

[@repnatl]

I just did one of these today took both the washer and coolant reservoir out, took the passenger motor mount, unbolted the power steering pump and moved it to the side left the line attached, jack and block of wood on a jack under the oil pan lifted the engine up to gain access, removed both idler pulleys then the tensioner pulley then remove the tensioner itself, unbolted the alternator and the connections i also took the ground wire off on the frame by the alternator and slid it around and removed the alternator from the top took me about 30 mins and this was the first time i did the job lol. Only to find out the problem is in the pcm not allowing the alternator to charge the battery so now waiting on the pcm to get here. Again the way i did it was about 30 mins to remove it so about an hour overall

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

+Chris Atkinson Thanks for sharing your experience. It takes me about 15min to get out my way. If you dont have a car lift though then coming out the top like you did is probably better. Thanks for watching!

[@repnatl]

You're very welcome as mechanics some ways works easier for others ya know lol. Although coming from the bottom there is more room to drop the alternator from the top I had to wiggle it into position but as long as the job gets done that's all that matters. BTW it was also 13 degrees when I did this in my garage I wasn't about to lay on the ground lol

[@northerntranquility1614]

Don't know if you will see this but I'm trying to do this from the top right now, can't hold the heavy ac compressor back up with my arthritis. I have power steering pump out just having a hard time removing the power steering bracket took out three bolts see nothing holding it . Any advice you could give would be appreciated I'm working on a 2009 jeep patriot thanks again Dale

[@MrPapakuka]

I just got done with a 2014 and it took me 4 hrs on the ground..It had a 140 amp that came out hard because of the tight space but i put a 115 amp back in because it was smaller and fit easy

[@Rockthatbody]

Oh boy, am trying to have this alternator changed out. Thanks for a great video.

[@jebsaracino9688]

very good quick overview of how to get that alternator out of my 2008 Jeep Compass

[@northerntranquility1614]

Excellent video ,thanks for all the bolt sizes explained great.Not happy I have to drop the compressor but at least now I know thanks again Dale

[@josedeleon6732]

Great Video I Feel confident I can get it done now I have been jump start my vehicle for a few days and check the battery and it’s good so I’m replacing the alternator

[@Theo-SeriesFanatic-fv6sg]

Thank you! Omg all the other videos where just extra asf! And not helpfully couldn’t see nothing. You ran through it and I understood better

[@aaronhardway343]

LOL! I started from the top. Got the power steering pump off and a shit-ton of other stuff. Now I've got to put it all back together and go from the underside. LOL! Here's my sign!

[@questionreality6003]

so as alternator pivot bolt was in slot, idler by it did not have to come off. thanks good instruct vid - we would have taken off idler too

[@purpledoge4466]

i believe the hardest job for a first timer,is doin the lower control arms,and changing the driveshaft(my first time was hell XD but i manage.)Everything else on the compass is a piece of cake.except the rear engine mount.I glady pay someone to change it.

[@peterperigrino1403]

Yeah dude very nice video...and a great message you put out there...I liked that a lot.....when I started wrenching on my own stuff...I had a 1970 Chevy panel truck.....I picked up a Chilton manual for it....and went to farmers market to buy tools.......I still like to read up on any work I'm not sure of........thanks again........

[@Domiano542]

Thanks for the vid. I’ll call my mechanic tomorrow. Miss my 1988 Regency Olds 98

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No prob! Good luck getting it rectified

[@jessiefeeney7768]

Thank you for being straight to the point! I’ll be doing this tonight and I feel 100% more confident!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem. Good luck with your job! Keep in mind you can actually do this from above as well. If you read down in the comments, there's a guy that suggested to do it that way

[@jayrob_11]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I was just gonna ask if you can do this from the top. Awesome thank you! Also thanks for commenting on the vid years later

[@westhewelder4859]

Thank you very much for the vid! I would’ve been lost doing my swap without this. I have no air tools but the results were the same. Thanks again

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

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[@ianscardino]

That little inspiration at the end

[@jameskeeler6321]

Extra thanks for showing the angle to extract the alternator!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem James, glad you found the video helpful!

[@markcasillas2166]

Hello my names mark,I’m new to the Channel but,I like how thorough you folks are,I appreciate how you get right to the point of what the videos about, I was hoping you could help me,I’ve searched every wear on the stupid internet but just can’t find it,I have a 2016 jeep Cherokee trail hawk edition,make long story short,I replaced the dash board harness on driver side ( all plug and play harness by the way) but can’t seem to find where couple plugs go,one is under dash board by the break, the other is Underhood behind the hydraulic control module, it’s a green female plug,I would appreciate if you could help,I’m all out of ideas, thanks again and videos rock

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Hey, i appreciate you checking out the channel and the feedback. Unfortunately I wouldn't be as much help with that. That's one of those things you got to just dig around and look for where it goes. However A lot of time harnesses come with extra plugs that you may not need for accessories that your car doesn't have.

[@markcasillas2166]

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow oh I see okay well thanks anyway and I appreciate buoy getting back to me

[@clone1137]

Did you let the compressor hang from the hose? Is that safe? Cause if so that what I’m gonna do

[@marcoshernandez8522]

Thanks for the video had to do it outside in the cold without this video it would have been hell thanks again

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem! Glad it was helpful. And yeah it's rough doing a job like this in the cold outside for sure

[@goody0381]

Great info! Worked for my 2013 Jeep Patriot. Thank you sir!

[@elijamille4951]

If you’re struggling to get the top bolt of the alternator off, it’s easier to get at it from the engine bay instead. And if you can’t fit a wrench in to get the corner bolt off the AC condenser bracket, a short extension will fit underneath siding through the bracket giving access

[@donaldbarton6701]

You are the man!! Definitely getting a thumbs up 👍

[@michael-angelogarnett8658]

Thanx bro, and I love the message at the end

[@laurazingheim299]

Thanks for this video! I needed to know the size of the top alternator bolt!!

[@Jedi_Luke]

A moment of silence for the people who couldn't afford a CRV and got stuck with one of these money pits instead lol. Great vid tho.

[@Gabriel-pj2bk]

Anybody reading this with an older jeep patriot, you're gunna wanna change your transmission fluid at some point or she whines bad. 😂👌

[@Gabriel-pj2bk]

Also, if you're jeep has the 120 amp (bigger) alternator, be prepared. It does not come out easy. I thought it was gunna be impossible.

[@AuzzAustin]

Mine seems to be holding up pretty well. It's a 2010 and I haven't had any major mechanical problems with it

[@shaquaviousjackson4892]

@@AuzzAustin same 2014 jeep patriot 133k miles and barely any issues

[@MrGregggleziii]

Aside from ensuring else... at least the engine has been sold for 180k so far. 😂

[@davekhai2723]

Very helpful.. I'm doing one tomorrow.. thanks again

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem! Glad you found it helpful

[@systems3119]

Thank you so much I really appreciate you and your teaching.

[@marcmaxcy3889]

Really good video thanks for the video.

[@DailyBrusher]

Nice video - I appreciate you, man!

[@joethornton3898]

Thanks Mr Brown very informative

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem Joe! Glad it was helpful

[@rickduncan2929]

How did you get to top alt bolt? Only reason I'm watching these videos

[@rael5469]

Excellent, excellent, video. Very well done. Good job.

[@dariocazares4010]

Thank you for this video really helped me a lot!!

[@Irondiesel]

They seem to always make thing harder and harder to work on ourselves. Use to be an alternator would sit up front and on top. I watch this video and I say NO more working on cars if I need a lift. Was a mechanic back in the mid 80's. This and a timing chain in a Nissan Altama were the entire engine had to be taken apart practically to change, Nope not anymore

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Yeah they definitely engineer some cars to be a pain to work on these days. Some alternators are still easy to do though

[@johnpaulgarrett1]

Great video!

[@carlosr5835]

Thanks for the video. I found out it's easier to take the alternator in between the oil filter and ac compressor in a jeep patriot 09.

[@questionreality6003]

probably the Chilton way (if they have a manual for this vehic - thanks !

[@azyyahwallace]

Thanks man ez straight to the point, hit all the good points as well

[@kkal1967]

Good info man.. now I can start removing the alternator.. 👍

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Thanks buddy. Good luck on the job!

[@kevinmccaskey8572]

Very concise and accurate video! Thanks!!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Kevin Mccaskey thank you very much comment. Glad you found it to be useful information and tossed me to subscribe if you feel up to it! Thanks!

[@LexNuno]

Thank you ! Very helpful

[@wolfn.206]

Is it possible to perform this with a fastjack, such as a Norco 71000D - 10 Ton Capacity "FASTJACK" Floor Jack

[@area46241]

Good stuff helped a bunch!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Good to hear!

[@skuuuwooop]

Well done sir! Thank you

[@waynepelletier811]

I have a problem I loosen the tensioner bolt but the belt still tight how do you get it off

[@big-patria-lo3508]

Love this vid I can’t wait to try it

[@DirtyKarolina]

Jesus Christ that’s a lot of work just to replace an alternator

[@ibrahimabah2893]

can you please tell me if there is trick to putting the new alternator back on . I took mine out but I can’t figure how to put the two bolts on the alternator. Any advice will be appreciated it.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Honestly without seeing it it's hard to give any advice. Are you having trouble getting the holes lined up? Try rubbing a little bit of grease on the inside of the mounting ears

[@ibrahimabah2893]

Exactly I am having trouble getting the hole line up. Thank for the advice. I will try that tomorrow. The top Small bolts is the one making the job painful for me.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

No problem. Good luck getting it together. I forget exactly which style alternator is on this but some of them have a sleeve inside of the ear that may need to be adjusted

[@ibrahimabah2893]

It does have a small ring. I am not sure if you are referring to that. Does adjusting it mean pushing the ring inside? The same way you do with break pistons ? Thank you again sir I am a subscriber and I will make sure all my friends subscribe to your channel.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

@@ibrahimabah2893 yes. That little ring sometimes has to be tapped back in a little bit if it won't fit over the bracket on the car. Be careful not to snap the ear off. And thanks, I appreciate that. Consider letting one of my latest videos play start to finish and that helps me out huge. Even if it's just background noise. thanks and let me know how you make out

[@terry4912]

Thanks .great video. Huge help.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

awesome. glad it helped!

[@msrhdes76]

Thx hope this works on my 2014 Jeep Patriot.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

+msrhdes76 no problem and yes as long as you have the 2.4 liter it should be the same. If possible, fill me in after you're done to let me know if it was the same or not. Thanks

[@msrhdes76]

NoNonsenseKnowHow will do. Getting my car towed tonight. Then switch out the alternator tonight or tomorrow. Wish you were Houston, TX lol.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

msrhdes76 awesome! Good luck with the replacement. Definitely more of a pain in the butt to do in the driveway. you might be better off doing it from above as one guy mentioned in the comments below. thank you for your comment and consider subscribing. Thanks

[@msrhdes76]

NoNonsenseKnowHow considered and subscribed halfway through the vid

[@leodoubleooseven8836]

Thanks for the vid. This is about to be my assignment

[@BrownGuysProduction]

Thanks so much for an awesome video I’m doing ours tomorrow.

[@jimmyflint6153]

Nice vid g

[@kentuckyanarchy]

This work for a 2011 the same way?

[@oldschooljack3479]

Thanks!

[@jeffwisenightvisionproduct1991]

Hey Chris. Is the process the same with a 2009 Patriot?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

It should be. But I couldn't say 100% for sure without seeing it unfortunately. But if you have the same 2.4 liter then yes it's more than likely exactly the same

[@jeffwisenightvisionproduct1991]

NoNonsenseKnowHow sounds reasonable. Once I start digging around under the hood I should be able to tell. So far it all looks the same.

[@robertkafader923]

Does anyone have a link or info for changing the timing chain and the timing for this vehicle.

[@chrismccormick8349]

Great video and to the point !!! Thank you

[@ManJO601]

Hello Chris I watch your great video's on fix vehicles all the time. Can you help me with how to replace belt tensioner pully on my 2012 Jeep Patriot 2.4 engine?? please and thank you Mack

[@israelgoytia3357]

Hey thank you homeboy pretty good video! Salutes from Mexico!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Irrael Goytia thanks man. Sometimes I'm jealous you guys down in Mexico. I went there once for the Baja 1000 and loved being down there. Different way of life

[@israelgoytia3357]

Yes I know brother

[@royazelo4279]

The real Chris brown 🏆

[@dskylerds]

Simple to the point. Great vid.

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

+Dave Skyman thanks Dave I really appreciate the feedback! If you ever happen to have a car question feel free to shoot me a message or comment on one of my videos.

[@mohammedalnefati3672]

Thanks , sir

[@jcair]

Great video! Nice and concise. Any torque specs for the bolts?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Justin Charles Allaire thanks! And sorry no

[@benfarrell5034]

German spec. Guten tight.

[@o0lunchboxxx0o91]

I’m working on a jeep compass I couldn’t get that thing wedged out I’m gunna have to resort to taking the mounting bracket out can’t get past it

[@SykotikShadow]

Now is this the same for a 2011 Jeep Compass

[@RamonMsanchez]

what the rotors have to do w/the alternator?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I thought I mentioned in the video what rotors had to do with a bad alternator. The fact that the rotors were severely rusted showed that the vehicle had sat for an extended period of time. Which may also be when the bearings inside of the alternator got rust or corrosion on them.

[@camachosam]

what tools would be needed to get this done?

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

It's been a while since I did one of these, I wouldn't be able to tell you offhand. Did I not mention what tools are used in the video? Sorry if I didn't

[@richardbrockington1232]

Awesome video thank you so much

[@vrambo]

Thanks for the upload, made the job a WHOLE lot easier. Cheers.

[@jeffwisenightvisionproduct1991]

Great info! I appreciate that!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

I appreciate you!

[@gods959]

Great tutorial thanks for sharing your knowledge blessing and more blessings to you and your family in Jesus name Amen

[@moaazmarzouk2052]

Thank you

[@edwincatu2822]

Nice you’re the best thanks