Replace The Alternator On A 2005-2010 Chevy Cobalt

Learn how to replace the alternator and drive belt.
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[@joey0047]

Thanks for the guided directions! Very much appreciated! My tensioner tool was too long and the control arm was in the way so I had to buy one of those Bilitool sets that have an extension bar for multiple angles.
In the end the entire job took me about 50 minutes to complete! Thank you sir 🫡

[@estlhm805]

The struggle you go through to get things done on these cars because of the way they are designed with limited space. Great video and information!

[@niftysin]

Thank you! I changed my alternator in only 1 hr! Really appreciate it! You saved me a lot of money

[@cierahansen3101]

Has it still held up for you?

[@mindlessdillan]

Great video! I've done this a million times on different cars but I always like to watch a quick video in case there is that one nuanced difference between manufacturers.
My belt snapped on the highway because I ignored the timing cover leak for so long. I guess hot oil + fan belt= not good 😂 surprisingly the alternator is still in working condition!
Time to get in there and get it all done! Thanks for the very informative and professional video!

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

"We're just going to put the belt on, the way we took it off..."
Never works that smoothly!

[@esq.546]

Forgetabouit!!

[@404notfound.....]

What happened To the days when you undid the alternator hold down bolts and slid the alternator off ? Bring back to 327/350 days. 🤣 Great video Jimmy 👍

[@nydrell1969]

Those days are loooong gone lol

[@robertdiehl9003]

1998 toyota camry 4cyl is the easiest car in the entire world to fix. Everything is open to see plus basically 8-10-12 -14 & 19 m.m.socket is all you need to take the entire car apart and reassemble it in your living room on the 6th for apt.

[@liljkillawalker5552]

Thank u for the time u took to provide all of us novices this knowledge for all those who aint afraid to get their hands dirty kidd.. Thanks

[@claycook2723]

Good videoJim, I've your positive attitude, when u are doing a tough job. Wow big job, compared to my 72 Olds Cutlass 350. Clay

[@bryanfugate2272]

Jim: Great Video, Man these engineers are not giving mechanics a lot of room to work on cars theses days. Do the engineers actually repair the cars they design??

[@johnstokes2246]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stephenzies8867]

The Design And Build Automobiles To Sell Them Not To Service And Repair

[@stephenzies8867]

Great Job As Always Jim

[@Focusgang985]

Thank you for my car back up in no time watching this

[@josemedinasgamefowlpage5988]

Thank you brother you saved my life litterly

[@leroy0018]

Good job Jim

[@zed8083]

Great vid Jim!

[@JohnnyRedwood]

Yo. This is good for a mechanic, but not good for the layman. Can you do one of these WITHOUT the lift?

[@paseodragon]

Thanks for the good instruction video appreciate it

[@caseymartin6740]

I'm screwed. My friend broke off the lower alternator bolt in the block when he tightened to much. Now I need to change it again and no clue if it can even be done.

[@whisperingoutdoors]

9:56, is that the power wire or a.ground wire? Does it lead too the block or the starter?

[@bloodyfingers8633]

Does my battery need to be fully charged first?

[@charlesbarkwell7693]

No.
Only if your Battery Voltage is reading 12.4 Volts or Less.
( Your Digital Voltage Meters Red Lead is attached to your Batterys Positive Post - Black Lead is attached to your Batterys Negative Post with your Car Keys in your pocket. ) ( A Good Scanner will display the Battery Voltage on the Screen )
Regular Flood Acid Battery Voltage Chart
( Not the Expensive AGM -Absorbed Glass Mat Battery )
12.6 Volts = 100 % Charged Battery
12.4 Volts. = 75 % Charged Battery
12.2 Volts = 50 % Charged Battery
12.0 Volts = 25 % Charged Battery
11.8 Volts or Below : Vehicle more than likely is not going to Start . The Voltage Drops while Cranking on every vehicle Under the Sun ; once the Voltage drops below 9.6 Volts while Cranking you're gonna have too call Houston - OR just go buy a Battery but Test the Starter 1st.
Los Angeles County ( 90802 )

[@BrittanyPiperLipstickShotgun]

Wonderful vid! Made it simple. Only thing that would have made it better is a belt diagram.

[@taradenise77]

Just did this yesterday an ours still isn't working . I'm so aggravated does the 2009 have a alternator fuse? Someone told me that?

[@robertwalker9211]

Great job sir 😊

[@billsflores6053]

Thank you ❤️

[@jimthecarguy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Ya_boyy_luii]

Anyone know what that ratchet is called?

[@thebeez9487]

I didn't know that the word "here" had 2 syllables.

[@BeardedFordTech]

Fan belt?

[@maacpetzol2205]

What do you expect from a boomer

[@Mr.Andrsn888]

The nut for my fanbelt release just keeps spinning