Issues:
- When starting vehicle this morning the voltage was showing 18-19+ and the battery light came on. This is the first time it has happened and attempted a restart to no avail. The gauge is moving up/down as I would normally expect (lights turned on, A/C, etc.) however it is showing 4-5V too high. Seems I just need a new alternator but want to make sure there isn't something else I should check first.
- The power steering pump needs to be replaced but it appears that I need to pull the entire A/C bracket to get it out, is this accurate? Also is any special tool required to pull the pulley from the pump?
- The starter has been acting up for a few weeks prior to #1 (spins but does not engage) so I'll be replacing it but want to verify there isn't something else to check first.
Are items #1 and #3 usual maintenance items that have just occurred together or is there something else I should be looking for? I've never had to replace any of the items since I've owned the vehicle and am not sure if they were done before (bought at just under 100K about 3 years ago).
Thank you in advance for your time,
Joe
1998 Suburban 1500 2WD 350 cu. in. ~148,000 miles