Removing the pass. side half shaft the only way to change the alternator on a 1999 cougar?

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Removing the pass. side half shaft the only way to change the alternator on a 1999 cougar?
I assume you are working on the pain-in-the-butt six cylinder. You can maneuver the alternator around the cv shaft. It is a pain, but it is do-able. Make sure you have the plastic inner fender liner out.
Removing the pass. side half shaft the only way to change the alternator on a 1999 cougar?
what does merc. say in the service book or the service dept say the parts dept should have an answer for you also good luck
Jack up the engine/car. If needed loosen up a motor mount. you should have the room needed then. They make this stuff this way so dealerships can look forward to revenue from parts and service i think.