Auto Parts: 1998 olsmobile cutlass supreme, olsmobile cutlass, alternator belt

Question
How do i remove the alternator from my 1998 olsmobile cutlass supreme?  It is on the underside of the engine, behind the passanger side wheelwell?  Do I need to remove the driveshaft?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated.  

Answer
Hi Amy,

There is a tensioner bracket that the hold-down nut needs to be loosened on in order to back-off the tensioner for the alternator belt. No other items need to be moved/removed to replace the alternator on that engine.

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