Despite being pretty old, Becky's 95 Nissan Maxima still runs great.  The alternator recently went out, so I replaced it.  Being more of a geek than a gearhead, I wouldn't have attempted this a few years ago. But, after some help from my buddy Mark Leech and the internet, I had it running again.  The Maxima does not appear to be designed for replacing the alternator without several extra double-jointed limbs and a device that allows matter to pass through other matter.  I had to remove or loosen quite a few items including the A/C compressor and radiator fans to get it out.  I also had trouble with the belt tensioner being frozen in place.  A new pair of sweet vise grips and a hammer alleviated that problem.

Here's a link to the related photoset.  My hands were pretty dirty during most of the ordeal, so I was reluctant to pick up my camera. As a result, there are not that many pictures.  Enjoy them anyway.