How do I fix my 1996 Ford Taurus?

Best way to go about it for would be to get a Haynes manual from Autozone or Advanced Autoparts for like 15 dollars.
But to change that simply disconnect the negative cable off the battery then remove the expansion tank to give you plenty of room only a few small metric screws hold it in and two hose clamps. once thats out of the way, use a socket wrench wrench to take the tension off the drive belt and get it off of the alternator pulley, pay really clsoe attention as to how that belt is routed, theres a semi helpful diagram on the hood to show how it goes. After that its a matter of removing the alternator bracket off the manifold and the main bolt thru, along with disconnecting the wiring.

George
July 2006