88 Honda Accord Alternator

I just did this on my '87 civic si. Had the same prob, had to "pry"
the alt out of the pivot/mounting bracket. And I do mean *PRY*!
What's that all about? It was so tight took me 10 mins and a really
*BIG* screwdriver. Can't imagine how they got it in without a mallet.
I had to grind the pivot mount end (on alt) down to get it back in.
WTF? Seems weird they would design bracket so alt must be removed
before bracket bolts cand be accessed. Oh well. Fortunately, didn't
have to raise engine to clear alt for removal past CV shafts. I only
replaced brushes assy and it worked like a charm. Thanks for the help,
gang!

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Hello, it is probably too late, but I found that I can snake the
alternator down (87 Honda Accord) and out by pulling the left front
(Driver Side)wheel "with driveline" forward just a small amount. Beats
taking the axle out.