i got a 96 contour and never had to get to the alternator, well not yet.. but with doing brakes, not just on contours but other cars as well i find that i have to stop sometimes and really think about the rotation of the bolt, especailly when i cant see it but just feel it.. make sure i(you) are not tightening it by mistake... an easy mistake to make especially with getting bolts from the back like the pins for the calipers on brake pads......
