rudeboy

this is the first civic i have owned, picked it up 2 weeks ago...
the alternator is seized on it and i need to replace it...
im hoping that i could get some direction as to how i would be able to do this myself...
can it be removed from the top of the car or must it be done from below?
i've searched the topic but havent been able to find any posts that explain how to remove this...
if you know of a link where i can read up on it, please post it here....
also, does anyone know if there is a haynes manual for this model civic?

i appreciate all your help...

bpkmrtoes

theres only a 14 holding it on the bottom and a 12 up top for adjustment and a big plug. the problem is physically removing it. i think in one of the manuals it said you had to remove wheel and halfshaft to be able to physically remove the alternator. you can try to remove it from up top maybe move it round the back to the intake side. lol

rudeboy

thanks bro...


anyone else have any input on this?
i really need the help and want to get this done...
the car isnt driveable right now so taking it to a shop is out of the question...
the motor turns and all but it seems that the alternator is seized...
i have a new one for replacemant but just want to know how i should do this and if its possible to get at it from the top because the car is pretty slammed...

thanks again...

Davus

You're able to remove those two bolts easily of course, as well as output stud. However, as mentioned, physically removing it is a paiiiiiiin.

If you have power steering, the lines are in the way but can be worked around to raise it up through the side/rear of the intake manifold. It has to be angled just right, and by the time you're done you'll be so frustrated you'll throw the alternator against the ground. :-)

Best of luck.

Nathan_volcom

You can actually unbolt all of the alternator from the top and once everything is loose just jack the front left of the car up and that gives you a gap under the car between the axel and the floor. its a squeze and you actually kind of pull it through just a little bit but thats how i got mine out.

Blk00EJ8

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You're right, minus the halfshaft part. EJ- anything is a D-series, so no halfshaft. Depending on the intake manifold and hoses in the way, it may be easier to finagle it out from below. It'll come out, but patience is key.

bpkmrtoes

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You're right, minus the halfshaft part. EJ- anything is a D-series, so no halfshaft. Depending on the intake manifold and hoses in the way, it may be easier to finagle it out from below. It'll come out, but patience is key.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah yeah.. my bad.. i was visualizing on my swapped hatch dammit! lol

Blk00EJ8

Just didn't want the OP to get confused, thinking he had to pull an axle to get it out.

Blk00EJ8

btw, I have both, but a helms &gt;&gt; haynes

haynes here:
Honda Civic & del sol: 1992 thru 1995 All SOHC models Haynes Repair Manual

rudeboy

k's on the manual there...
thanks much for the info...
im actually goin to ge this done this weekend...

been studying for exams over the past couple weeks but done as of tuesday!!!

i'll definitely let u know how it goes...

as for the car, im goin GSR swap this summer...
and most likely turbo next summer...

thanks for the replies again...