Q: How to replace the Voltage Regulator on 1993-2011 Ford Ranger?
A: Having removed the Alternator, put it on a clean workbench. Unfasten four screws that hold voltage regulator in place so as to remove the voltage regulator/brush holder assembly. Remove rubber plugs and brush lead retaining screws and nuts to separate brush leads from holder. Ensure springs are not lost because both brushes are removed. The brushes have to be installed back into the regulator in such a way that they are properly fitted into the recesses of the brush holder. Secure brush lead retaining screws and nuts tightly. While fixing the regulator, you can use a wire or paper clip to hold brushes in retracted position. Be careful when installing the regulator so that its brushes will not stick to the rotor.
Q: How do you replace the Voltage Regulator on 2000-2011 Ford Ranger?
A: To remove the alternator, set it on a clean workbench. Then, remove the four voltage regulator mounting screws and detach the voltage regulator/brush holder assembly. Next, detach the rubber plugs and remove the brush lead retaining screws and nuts to separate the brush leads from the holder. After that, remove both brushes, ensuring not to lose the springs. Install the brushes into the regulator, making sure the springs are properly compressed and the brushes are properly inserted into the recesses in the brush holder. Install the brush lead retaining screws and nuts. Insert a short section of wire through the hole in the voltage regulator to hold the brushes in the retracted position during regulator installation. Carefully install the regulator, ensuring the brushes don't hang up on the rotor. Finally, install the voltage regulator screws and tighten them securely.