The basic procedure is in the wiki but I'd add the following suggestions.
1. check if you can unplug the alternator from above in situ (as for changing the oil filter) if you can't you can do it once you have removed the bolts and more importantly plug it back in before reassembly.
2. To remove the PAS reservoir empty as much fluid as you can with a turkey baster, loosen the hose clamps, loosen the hoses but don't disconnect them. Put a bowl on the cam cover, then in one movement pull the reservoir up sharply to disconnect from the hoses and put it straight into the bowl this minimises the oil slick
3. Remove the PAS hose clamp on the underside of the longeron, loosen the bolt holding the clamp on the bulkhead but do not remove it. This allows sufficient movement of the PAS hose for it to be pushed rearwards allowing just enough room to remove the alternator see picture below:
- Alternator Removal
Thick arm tucked in rearwards, thin arm swings past the crank pulley. Notice the PAS hose pushed up and to the rear.
I have now added the first video to my original post. This alternator is similar to ours he has minimal tools and it shows that it isn't a difficult job. Please don't use his method of removing the pulley nut with screwdrivers it is a really bad idea. I hold the pulley (suitably protected) in a vice put a spanner on the nut and hit the spanner with a hammer you want an impact action to remove the nut a breaker bar will probably just load everything up until it slips. Be aware that if the pulley slips in the vice the whole lot could end up on the floor.
The rubber cover for the brush box might need a nick out of it to fit the new brush box snugly. I didn't bother and a very slight difference between the old and new brushbox makes it sit slightly proud at the base.
For ease of assembly, attach the brushbox to the VR with 1 screw. Put a long screw into the end of the VR and screw it onto the alternator just a couple of turns. Now swing the VR into position and drop the other long screw in.
- VR and Brushbox easy assembly
These are just my observations whatever you do is at your own risk!
