I need to change out my alternator. I've been doing some searches and I can't really find to many things extra besides what the service manual says. A few people referred to going through the wheel well but no one has confirmed that as a true possibility.
On you tube I found this video https://youtu.be/GfXbD-aZsNM
I'm working with Jack stands and Jack so any help would be great.
Where is the best place to have the Jack on the engine. I assume you should have wood to help distribute the weight?

Thanks again

Have been sizing the job up,as of yet, not needed.
Not much on you tube to see, but the motor mount, & bracket laying on the floor.
But with over 100,000 miles, my alternators will need rebuilt before long.
I will be using the same basic tools you mentioned.
So keep us all informed with your progress.

On the you tube video the guy took the mount and bracket off instead of the rack and pinion. He had his car lifted so I wonder if it's and advantage to us Jack stands ppl.

Mount & bracket is what shop manual says to remove to gain access.
Nowhere have i read, does it say to remove the rack & pinion.
One video said that removing the cooling fan, gives you room to remove it from the front.

In the middle of the process I'm about tegin to install the new one. I can't get the new one bottom bolt to align to it's spot. No leverage to pry it into place.

Take a break, go back in a couple hours.
I often find that helps clear things up.

I'm running out of daylight as well.

Did you buy a new one, or rebuild yours?
If new, are you sure you have the right one?
If the upper bolt is in place and its just binding, a few drops of oil might help.

Am I supposed to remove it? Only way I can get it in is if it's not threaded to the top bolt. However even if it can't be removed. I think threading that too bolt blind is going to be a pain. Thinking about grinding a little off the bottom one.

Fiddling around getting it in place before the bolts MAY be the key
Not set up like other alternators that pivot, to tighten the belt.
These are bolted down tight, no pivoting to tighten the belt.
Might be easier than you think getting the bolts in blind.
Close fit into its spot, just might help line things up.

Hi, I am new on this forum. I own a Jaguar XJ X350 2.7 Diesel, from 2006. I am from ROMANIA. I bought the car with alternator problem. If is possible, I would need some step-by-step explications to remove the alternator. My car is in my garage since 1 month, no workshop wants to help me, they said that the alternator is mounted in a very strange and non-acces position, so I would like to help them (the workshop) by going to them with some instructions to make the things easier. I mention that in Romania, Jaguar is not a popular car, we are near Germany and everybody has german cars here, thats why its difficut for me to find workshops to help me. Thank you very much in advance.

Looking at the shop manual will give you step by step instructions.

Not all that hard a job, a lift helps out a great deal, but it can be done with a jack & stands.

Removing the starter gives you more room to work, i replaced both at the same time.

Jacking the motor from underneath is a better method of lifting it from it's mount.

Tried both ways of lifting the motor from its mount, & from the bottom worked better for me.

Be careful where you place the jack, use a piece of wood to spread the weight, so the oil pan isn't harmed.

Take your time, walk away when frustrated, turn off the lights, take a break, & you'll do fine.

Have another vehicle to drive if necessary, so you don't have to finish the job today.

Thank you very much!

Glad to help, that's what this site's all about.