How To Change An Alternator: 2005 Ford Escape

Can you find a shorter video instructing you how to change the alternator in a 2005 Ford Escape? Yes.

The reason why the video is so long is because my channel is all about showing the learning process from the noobie perspective. This is raw, this is me and this was my first time changing an alternator, let alone doing all the other stuff I did in this video to get to the alternator. I have changed a tire only a couple times, but it's still new.

I put the timecodes with the steps down below to not only help provide a more clear and concise breakdown of what we did, but I want to give the option to skip around and fast forward to the parts that might help you the most. I ask a lot of questions and do my best to understand and process the instruction Jeff was so gracious in helping me with.

We all start somewhere and I want to not only show what that looks like but encourage those of you who are new or wanting to get your hands dirty, that it's not only possible but totally normal to mess up or not know what the heck you are doing. Don't be afraid to ask for help, you will be surprised by how many people are happy to pass their expertise and knowledge to people who are willing to put in the work.

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Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Remove the Wheel/Tire
10:11 - Remove the Splash Guard with 10mm Ratcheting Wrench
15:17 - Punch then Loosen the Axle & Don’t Forget to Disconnect the Battery
22:09 - Disconnect the Knuckle and ABS Wire Using 18mm, 10mm & 8mm Sockets
31:08 - Remove the lower Alternator Cover and Place A Drip Tray
33:04 - Remove Bolts Holding Axle in Place Against the Transfer case
35:59 - Remove the Axle
39:14 - Document how the Belt is Oriented & Pull the Serpentine Belt Using the Driver of the Ratchet
41:34 - Disconnect the Power Connectors and “Squishy Thing” From the Alternator
45:14 - Remove Plastic Air Vent
48:41 - Remove Hardware Holding Alternator to the Block
50:13 - Remove Back Alternator Cover 8mm Socket
51:17 - Move Wires and Remove the Alternator
52:09 - Installing the New Alternator
54:07 - Installing the NeW Serpentine Belt
56:00 - Reinstall the Axle
57:39 - Put the Axle Back Into the Knuckle
58:54 - Reattach the Knuckle
1:01:38 - Tighten and Torque the Knuckle: Axle Nut Torque of 221ft lbs

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