98 contour alt. removal

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MANUFAN
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98 Contour LX Automatic with the DOHC V-6. Does the bracket holding the alternator need to be removed from the block to remove the upper alt. mounting bolt? I've removed 2 bolts holding the bracket to the block and can see/feel no others to be removed, yet it still won't come free. The upper bolt on the alt. seems impossible to remove. Thanks
Jan 21, 2007 at 3:35 PM
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MANUFAN
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I'll answer my own question. The upper bolt is a bear to remove. I found it easiest and I use that term loosely, to remove the coil pack and work from above to remove the top bolt. This bolt is mega tight. 13mm flex socket, 3 inch extension, flex joint, 20 inch extension. Thread the extension between the back of the motor and the wiring harness box which you must also remove. If you have a helper, have them hold the socket and extension on the bolt from underneath the car to keep it from torqueing off the bolt. Good luck
Jan 28, 2007 at 9:51 AM
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COSMO
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Wow that is soooo much easier on my hoist at work from under the car

Cosmo....Mazda TEch
Jan 28, 2007 at 11:07 AM
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