How to get to the wire clamp on the front cross-member
08-22-2018, 05:04 PM
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How to get to the wire clamp on the front cross-member
There's a wire clamp on the front DS cross-member for the wire that runs from the starter to alternator. The 10mm bolt is only accessible from the top of the cross member.
Any suggestions on how to get to the 10mm bolt? Or does everybody pull the wire through it?
Most if not all the cars I've had the fortune to r & r engines for already had this removed.
Any suggestions on how to get to the 10mm bolt? Or does everybody pull the wire through it?
Most if not all the cars I've had the fortune to r & r engines for already had this removed.
08-22-2018, 05:12 PM
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I've only done it once and IIRC I think it was before I completely installed the cross member.
Now the only way I do it is to remove the outer heat/friction rubber shroud surrounding the Starter to Alt wire (clean it and use WD-40) it will slip off then pull it out when removing.
Then use a stiff pull wire and pull it through the wire Loop to reinstall it, then reinstall the rubber shelding.
Dave
Now the only way I do it is to remove the outer heat/friction rubber shroud surrounding the Starter to Alt wire (clean it and use WD-40) it will slip off then pull it out when removing.
Then use a stiff pull wire and pull it through the wire Loop to reinstall it, then reinstall the rubber shelding.
Dave
08-22-2018, 05:27 PM
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put your hand in the top area with a 10 mm box wrench, push the clamp either way to give good purchase,
use a 10mm 1/4 inch drive with 10 inch extension on the bottom,
easy
use a 10mm 1/4 inch drive with 10 inch extension on the bottom,
easy
08-22-2018, 05:29 PM
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get a zero degree 1/4 drive ratchet from griotts. 10mm socket. done.
08-22-2018, 05:34 PM
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08-23-2018, 11:37 AM
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I've only done it once and IIRC I think it was before I completely installed the cross member.
Now the only way I do it is to remove the outer heat/friction rubber shroud surrounding the Starter to Alt wire (clean it and use WD-40) it will slip off then pull it out when removing.
Then use a stiff pull wire and pull it through the wire Loop to reinstall it, then reinstall the rubber shelding.
Dave
Now the only way I do it is to remove the outer heat/friction rubber shroud surrounding the Starter to Alt wire (clean it and use WD-40) it will slip off then pull it out when removing.
Then use a stiff pull wire and pull it through the wire Loop to reinstall it, then reinstall the rubber shelding.
Dave
08-23-2018, 01:49 PM
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Funny. I did this last night too. Used the Stan/Dave method.
I had a lot more trouble with the p-clamp by the starter.
I had a lot more trouble with the p-clamp by the starter.
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