Changing out alternator?

JDIZZLE420247

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1988 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
169,875 MILES

What is the EASIEST way to remove AND replace my alternator in my 88 Honda Accord DX?

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 8:45 AM

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
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Hi JDizzle420247,

You will need to remove the drivers side CV axle to get the alternator out here are guides to help you get the job done with diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

and to walk you through the steps.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Thursday, December 24th, 2009 AT 12:56 PM

JOSHBRANDT16

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For my 89 I had to undo the enigine mounts not all the way just loosen. Then take drive axle off. Then jack engine up about 2 inches and should come out

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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 AT 4:37 AM

DGIMESON

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My Answer
1. Disconnect battery
2. Remove Air Cleaner (4 clips and slide up and out)
3. Remove Air Cleaner Box (2 10mm bolts and low clip)
4. Remove Alternator tension bolt, move belt out of the way
5. Remove Alternator pivot bolt, lower part of Alternator
6. Disconnect wire clip from back of Alternator
7. Slide Alternator back towards firewall and were the Air Box was. Ta Da
8. Disconnect wires, left Alternator straight up and out.

Install in reverse order (8-1)

This worked for me. Remember to safety first.