Hi Celeste, welcome to the Wire; bit slow in the Zu section here, but you can always find help.

Click on the Isuzu section above in the header for other little tech articles related to your ride and familiarize yourself a bit.

Probably wouldn't hurt take a look at what kind of shape your CV boots are on the front axle for the heck of it, esp if you're already looking to get the rig on YOUR maintenance schedule.

PS: Regarding the alternator, if there's an electric automotive rebuilder in your area, yank it and let them replace the brushes and stuff for you. That way you get to keep the OEM armature. I do this with my Toyota alternators and starters.

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