Originally posted by 99blacksesport: I made a pretty good how-to of the 2.5 alternator replacement on the old boards. Done mine twice now, if you need more help let me know.... -Nick http://www.contour.org/archive/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB3&Number=140365&Forum=All_Forums&Words=alternator&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=200&Old=allposts&Main=140363&Search=true#Post140365 EDIT: as far as the tie rod removal, All I did was hit it a bit with a hammer, those removal tools that pry it out, they like to dammage the rubber.