2kdrift

Went to start my CRV this morning to find out the alternator is frozen. !st gen CRV so B20 motor. Is it possible to remove without taking intake manifold off?

burnoutboy

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Doesn't say anything about taking the mani off... looking at mine though it IS a tight fit... I'd think about taking the axle out before taking the mani off if I were you. I'd probably try to wiggle it out first though LOL.

2kdrift

Thanks for the insight the Axle is definetly an option as well. However Not a very good one lol Dont wanna take axle out either . Ive removed civic alternators in the past the CRV is so damn cramped

2kdrift

Just wanted to update this..... I was able to do it with out any type of major work. What i did was remove the power steering line from the pump I also needed to remove 1 bracket that holds the wiring harness to the chassis. Then I was able to barely squeez the alternator through the top.

Just in case anyone else needs to do this.

Thanks Honda-tech

NMJimCRV

Glad it worked out for you, I got to this too late. I changed belts on my daughter's '97 yesterday, and had to re-tension them today, so had some insight into the alt. It is a tight fit, but as you saw it can be removed without moving anything else. Now, the belt...blah. Alt is the rear most belt, so you have to remove the serpentine belt to get to it. I found that the only way to do this is to physically unbolt and move the power steering pump out of the way, as the adjusting bolt for the serp is very difficult to access otherwise. And the pivot bolt for the PS pump is right up against a metal line for the PS pump, making it almost impossible to get a socket or ratcheting wrench on that silly thing. A completely crappy design all in all.

headknocker

I've had the alternator out of my '98 V several times and I found you can remove it without tearing a bunch of stuff apart. You can snake it out along the firewall. The only thing which is a tight fit is the PS line but it will slip past it with some gentle pulling. Just disconnect the switch on the top of the line.

gr_elvis

I got the bolts and wiring loose but the alternator will not come loose from the bottom bracket, any suggestions?

gr_elvis

I got the bolts and wiring loose but the alternator will not come loose from the bottom bracket, any suggestions?

starchland

Probably hard to remove due to years of oxidation. Trying prying it out gently with a piece of wood

gr_elvis

I tried wood, pry bars nothing works

starchland

Assuming all mounting hardware is removed use more leverage

gr_elvis

What about the sleeve? Could that be holding it in?

starchland

Sleeve For the mounting bolt? Sure that could be part of why it’s giving you a problem.

gr_elvis

HELP! I have top and bottom bolts out and all wiring off but it's stuck in the bottom bracket and won't come out. I tried prying with a crowbar w, a tire iron and a 2x4 it won't budge . Could the sleeve be making it stick if so what do I do? Thank you

starchland

Can you get it to swing my away from the top?

gr_elvis

So what can I do about that?

gr_elvis

It swings from the top but the bottom still won't come out

starchland

Penetrating oil and keep wiggling it, should come out. Try to use a piece of wood for extra leverage

starchland

Penetrating oil and keep wiggling it, should come out. Try to use a piece of wood for extra leverage

ZippityVoo

I have a Honda CRV LX 4wd 2000
Have you tried using a bottle jack and pump it up against the alternator just to make sure it isn't corrosion welded to the frame?

And, by the way everyone, I lost an alternator belt due to evil squirrels.
I had a lot of corrosion and the "through" bolt broke on the power steering pump.
Can anyone please tell me what bolt I need to replace with?
The bolt that snapped is the bottom bolt on the power steering pump that allows it to swivel.
I read that I needed m8 x 1.25 , threaded flange 12mm, but I haven't found a bolt that looks right yet.

starchland

dealer only, check parts diagram online

ZippityVoo

That was VERY helpful, thank you noodle man...
You can always tell people that have OCD about their post count.

I have access to ALLDATA and it does not specify a part number for those bolts, that is why I asked on the honda-tech forum.
Do you have any other helpful advice?

tech8

You seemed to misunderstand his post. He is referring to check on-line Honda dealer's parts diagrams, which will show you the Honda part number. Honda calls it a special bolt. There are various on-line Honda dealers which show the Honda parts diagram, like Bernardi Honda Parts, Honda Parts Now, etc.

starchland

I’m not sure how to interpret your post. Are you angry?