After working almost all day trying to figure this out for myself I found this site:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/t667881-95_astro_how_to_change_alternator_.html
It is as easy as he says but don't try to short-cut it, follow exactly and it really doesn't take that long.
Good luck
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