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Old 10-20-2015, 06:02 AM
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X5 4.8 N62 engine Alternator Bracket Gasket Replacement

I do not have a DIY for you but i'll try my very best to help,I did it on my 2004 4.4 and its alot of work you are gonna need a helper be prepared to work in very tight places. let me try to run down the DIY a little. You need to remove the alternator the power steering pump is on the same bracket remove that and let it hang, loosen the two top engine mount nuts because you're gonna need to lift the engine a little for more room to work. Now this is where it get interesting there is one bolt on the alternator bracket that is behind the differential, so you need to remove the diff in order to access that bolt. Remove the front drive axel and the front driveshaft for the diff remove the diff bolts and pry it out and let it hang, (note)there will be one bolt on the diff that you will not be able to remove completely just loosen it so that you can pry out and that's basically covers it.

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