Yes, right you are guys. Found a very informative video and have the part on order for 37 plus shipping, brushes and regulator unit. And yes it looks like a removal on the alternator, not difficult. Fortunately still getting the 14 volt charge when checked, for now.. but it clearly lost charging and went into stop car message with bad alternator for a moment. Its due for new brushes. Battery is a 100AH replacement a couple years old.

Great advice as always!