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I'm having trouble removing the lower alternator bolt b/c of the retaining nut that is hard to get to. Is there a way of getting a wrench on that nut (red arrow pointing to it) without removing the AC compressor (I think that's what that is)?

I've removed way too much stuff as it is.


Thanks,
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Lizard944

SM,
I just did this in order to put on a new regulator/brushes. I put a 17mm socket on a 6" (I think) extension. Couldn't see the nut, just had to feel for it. Also, you'll have to remove the plastic cooling shroud from the back of the alternator to get at it.

Marcus

I couldn't get a socket onto mine ('88 944S) as the side of the nut was up against the bracket. Had to file one side of a box spanner down thin enough to go in. Worked OK after a bit of fiddling. Don't know why they didn't make the nut captive.

Cheers,