volvo 850 tdi alternator removal help

[nevuk]

hi all searched the internet to no avail,not even on my vadis programme,i have a 1996 850 tdi 2.5 (audi lump )and i need to remove the bracket that holds the power steering pump,alternator,and aircon motor ive already removed the steering pump, im having trouble getting the alternator (generator ) out the reason im changing the bracket is that the pully idler was over tightened and stripped the threads, bought a replacement bracket but got as far as removing the alternator,has any one got any idea,s how to get the said items out ? before i take a hammer to it ,your advice and help would be much appreciated

[Bill_Mclaren]

Anyone any ideas on how to get a TDi alternator out? I have exactly the same problem, the brushes have gone so it needs to come out. I have the alternator completely free of the engine but there is no way to get it past some of the obstructions unless I start taking the radiator or AC condenser pipes off.

I've tried taking the condenser out but it seems to need a very large (larger than 1 inch) spanner but there is no room to turn anything large.