Absolutely, PLEASE, ask as many questions as you can. We’re all here to help each other out Welcome to the forums.
Anyone have an amazon alternative to the snap on tool? The link is not working for me. Not sure what that tool is called to even search. Thanks
You can turn the alternator with a socket wrench. I can’t remember the size offhand, but you don’t need a special Audi tool. Though I do think the socket is large enough that it costs as much as that tool ;D ;D
Quick search showed 12mm for the nut, can anyone confirm that? Thanks for the input fenix.
If you’re trying to turn over the motor during the carbon clean to close the next set of valves. Use a 24mm that should be the size of the nut on the Alternator. Use the alternator that is the best method. Just make sure to spin the motor clock wise not counter.
Thanks Count,
For planning sake, should the front end be removed to get to the alternator?
front end, radiator, and core support. makes getting the IM off 100000x easier. Official repair manual says you don’t, but you need the hand of a small child to even get close to the IM electrical connectors IMO. Not sure how an adult can possibly do it. Seems like most people (including myself) went with the full front end removal. You’ll understand why once you get there 
Exactly. If your going to do maintenance PULL THE FRONT CORE SUPPORT AND THE FRONT END… I see several people not doing this and frankly the 20 min or so that this saves isn’t a smart use of time. Your doing a major first time maintenance on your car since you got it or even if its a second or third carbon clean for you.
Removal of the front end gives you more room to work. A better ability to see all of the trouble issues and locations and gives you 10000x better ability to look around inspect and assess the entire front end and most of the motor. Honestly its foolish to not remove the front end when doing service work.