How to remove alternator on 1992 Accord LX

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Duarte, Apr 10, 2006.

  1. Duarte

    Duarte Guest

    I'm trying to change the head gasket in my car. As part of this I've
    been taking appart everything I've been told I need to take off
    (Distributor, Intake manifold, exhaust manifold, etc). Now I'm at the
    point of getting the timing belt off. To do this I'm told I'm supposed
    to remove the power steering pump, which I did and the alternator which
    brings me to my question. I removed two bolts. The Haynes manual calls
    it a pivot bolt and an adjusting bolt which is under the alternator. It
    looks like you should be able to slide the alternator down, loosen the
    belt and then pull the alternator out. It is on some kind of slider. It
    is not moving down as it is somewhat rusted on that slider thing. Even
    if it did move down I don't know how to completely remove it. Do you
    need some kind of special tool?

    Any help will be greatly appreciated. Please bear with me as this is
    the first time I attempt something like this and I will probably have a
    lot more questions.
     
    Duarte, Apr 10, 2006
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  2. Duarte

    Elle Guest

    IIRC there have been some recent posts here about placing a
    jack and wood block beneath the oil pan and partly jacking
    the car at this point, then removing one of the motor
    mounts, then jacking more to get the extra inch or so of
    clearance to get the alternator out.

    See more discussion in the following threads:

    http://groups.google.com/groups?q=jack+alternator+group%3A%28rec.autos.makers.honda+OR+alt.autos.honda%29&hl=en
     
    Elle, Apr 10, 2006
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  3. Duarte

    Eric Guest

    See the service manual available at
    http://www.honda.co.uk/car/owner/workshop.html

    Eric
     
    Eric, Apr 11, 2006
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