i can't seem to get it off...i removed the alt., removed the other two bolts holding it in, and i tried pulling on it for a while, and it just won't budge. any tips? is there a spot i can hit it or pry it to get it loose? other threads just said to pull it gently, but i really am not getting it at all. thanks in advance for any help

IIRC You are missing one bolt.

Feel around..it'* in deep if I remember.

you're right, i was missing a bolt...what'* IIRC?

If I Recall Correctly

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The bolt is inside the center of the tensioner pivot. Sounds like you got it. Make sure the keyway lines up when you reinstall it.

i was removing the whole tensioner assembly cuz it didn't match up with the motor. the belt is routed slightly differently cuz the power steering pump is located toward the back a little bit more. this causes the belt to rub on one of the heater hose bolts and rub a nice trench into it and probably right through it within 20 miles of driving...but the other one (the 99 lesabre one) doesn't fit either; well it does, but i'd need a different alternator...so i guess i have to swap where the power steering pump mounts.