you dont need to remove the engine.
did you remove the belt on the alternator?
yes, first I removed the two electric cables, then the plastic cover of the belt and then the belt. Then I removed the two bolts with which the alternator is fixed in its supporting frame, then, with some struggle and anti-rust spray, I removed the alternator from the hinges of the supporting frame. It won't fall to the ground, though, there seemes to be a hydraulic metal tube in the way and some other structure. I did push the alternator around for some time, but it just wouldn't find a place large enough too come free of the engine compartment. So the alternator is "free" since I can turn it around and even push it 30 cm away, but it is always blocked by some structure (motor, hydraulic tubes etc). This is so ridiculous...
by the way, I noted that the alternator doesn't turn smoothly, first it does, then I can feel a big resistance, then it's smooth again... is the bearing of the alternator gone? I want to get the alternator out to have a close look at it...
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