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Hey guys,
I tried searching, but nothing with what im looking for.

Its pretty simple question, how do you get the alternator out of the bay????
Its kicking my butt. Ive unbolted the alternator, but cant figure out how to get it out. Anybody have any tricks to doing this?

BTW: its completely stock, 91 civic hatch.

thanks

 
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found this online for ya..

First, take off your drivers side wheel.

Second, find the right size socket for the CV axle nut. I can't remember what size it was, but it was huge. Take your car to Napa and ask them to help you find the right one, that's what I did. Take off that nut with the socket and wrench, set aside.

Third, Take off the bottom nut holding the brake assembly to the arm holding it. I think it is a 17mm socket. There is a codder pin in this nut, so if it does not, its the wrong nut. After you take the nut off, pull the brake assembly up so it swings free.

Fouth, pull our the left CV Axle. This is the only way to fit the Alt. out from under the car.

Fifth, unbolt your alternator and the serpetine belt on it. If your belt is in good condition, don't buy another one. They are hardy things.

After getting your new alt in there, tighten it all up and repeat all these steps backwards to get it all back together. Make sure the serpentine belt is nice and tight on the crankshaft, you don't want much play in there, or you will lose power