Test and replace alternator in 1999 Volvo V70

This is a slide show with captions on how to test the alternator in a 1999 Volvo V70 and the steps to replace it with a new one. You will need to pause the slide show so you can read the comments and study each slide before moving on to the next one, The alternator ordered through amazon arrived yesterday, 4 days after I ordered it with no special handling. I installed it today and it works perfectly with an output voltage of 14.53. I had not replaced an alternator before and found it more difficult and time consuming than expected. Volvo did not make it easy. Disconnect the battery before you start. The alternator is located below the power steering pump which means it must be removed to replace the alternator. But, you need to remove a cooling hose to get the power steering pump out. But, unless you want a big mess you'll need to drain the coolant from the radiator. You'll need to remove the serpentine belt before you take out the pump. The tensioner pulley is located between the PS pump pulley and the crankshaft pulley. Use a long wrench to turn the bolt on the pulley clockwise. This will loosen tension on the belt so you can take it off. Make sure you know how to put it back on. I drew a little diagram before I took it off. Access to the bolts holding the power steering pump in is via holes in the pulley on the pump. Once you remove the three bolts holding the alternator in place don't expect to lift it right out. After considerable coaxing with a crowbar I was finally able to remove the old alternator. The new one dropped in more easily but still required considerable effort. The bolts were not difficult to align. Don't tighten them down all the way until all three are aligned. Continue to reassemble and make sure you put the cooling fluid back and double check everything before starting the car. Start the engine and check the voltage on the battery. It should be about 14.5 volts. Good luck.

[@ArtStadlin]

Nice instructions Ed.

[@johnmahoney6663]

Going to give it a shot, nice job. I will let you know how it goes.

[@johnmahoney6663]

got it out, bit of a struggle, power steering pump in the way. But it came.

[@mattperez3618]

I didnt have any issues taking it out. This video helped me as did a video from Robert DIY check out his page, it has tons of diy repair vids that are phenomenal

[@epg43]

If the space between the power steering compressor and the a/c compressor is too tight loosen the a/c compressor bolts from underneath and that will provide a little extra space.

[@johnmahoney6663]

This was a great help. Only thing is I had to grind down a bit of the casting on the alternators top mounting hole. I could not get it bast the power steering bracket without this mod. I really did not want to remove that bracket. I got the old one out, but could not get the new one in.

[@DrumBass98]

Very nice. Thanks for posting.

[@TheAkahige]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@epg43]

Thanks, Art.

[@torbjorns2227]

Thanx greate instruction!

[@johnmahoney6663]

did you have any trouble installing the new one with the power steering bracket still in place?

[@epg43]

I took the power steering unit out but left the bracket in. Nonetheless I had to use a crowbar to pry the old alternator out but had no problems putting the new alternator in. You may nave a different brand than I used. This is the one I used www.amazon.com/TYC-2-13801-Replacement-Alternator-Volvo/dp/B0057FTYZA/ref=au_as_r?ie=UTF8&Make=Volvo|27&Model=V70|150&Year=1999|1999&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleType=5

[@johnmahoney6663]

Ed Goff Mine was Bosch, I took a grinder to it at the top mounting hole, and squeezed it in. I dont think it will suffer at all, its very beefy where i took some metal off. Your video was perfect. very clear and to the point

[@varcol9665]

John Mahoney I am having the same problem with the Bosch. How did has the grind mod hold up? I will probably go get a grinder tomorrow and make some room.

[@2ManyJALS]

Title: "Test and replace alternator in 1999 Volvo V70" This is not a video about 1999-2004 Volvo V70 alternator replacement. It is about later models.

[@epg43]

It is a 1999 Volvo V70.