Hey guys, I have a 1990 hatchback with a D16Z6. The voltage regulator died. Today I got started on replacing the alternator but I ran into a problem. The alternator is loose but I can't figure out how to get it out. When I had an EG I could pull it from the top, but with the EF there are many things in the way. Same with pulling it from the bottom. I was trying to do this without taking apart a lot of other things. But it's looking like that will be the case. Any advice? Thanks!

 

I pulled one from the bottom on my 89 Si before, takes some effort but doable. May try removing the Alternator bracket though.

 

If I remember(it's been long time) you drop it down on the axle and slide it toward the wheel. Then it will lift over the axle and come out.

 

Removing the lower alternator bracket will definitely help.

 

Alright thanks for the input, guys. I'll be giving it another go in the morning.

 

I remember doing this a while ago. I removed the driver's side engine mount and jacked the engine up a little bit which helped tremendously.

Which was better than my second option (removing intake manifold). Not as attractive...

 

^ I tried that. Jacked it way up. Still couldn't maneuver it out. Today I'm going to pull the driver side CV. Should be easy after that. I was hoping I wouldn't have to do something that drastic. The air intake crossed my mind too but I really really did not want to do that. I think the axle is the lesser of the evils. #engineswapproblems haha

 

i drop it out the bottom on all b and d series. never saw how you could get it out the top at all..