With a trip to Portland, Boise and back next month it seemed prudent to replace the alternator brushes. All signs pointed to it being the original alternator.
I was a bit concerned because I’d used the wrong torque spec when I reinstalled the alternator during the timing belt job. This nut would only spin. Nothing I tried got it any closer to being removed.
I ended up cutting off the nut with a Dremel after I’d found replacement adjustment parts at Elk Grove Toyota.
I bet I would’ve been fine but at least now I don’t have to wonder.
Reinstallation went without issue and she was charging strong.
Rear Suspension – 2023
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