1991 Honda Accord LX V6 Alternator questions.....???

I have a 1991 Honda Accord LX V6 and my Alternator has went. A friend of mine was gonna change it for me... but after looking into he said he couldn't because he said you need some kind of SPECIAL TOOL? Is this true? And.... could I perhaps get the TOOL he needs to do the job?

Thanks

DAVID

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David_nj_7
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You can move the driver's side axle out of the way and fiddle the alternator through the small opening that affords. Alternately, you can put a jack under the engine, then remove the left motor mount cross bolt (in front of the timing cover) and the upper bolt on the front engine strut (not quite a motor mount) and lower the engine a few inches to gain clearance.

If your friend considers metric tools to be special, then you may want to seek other help. Perhaps he was talking about a 32mm axle nut socket? You can get a Calvan, KD, or equivalent deep axle nut socket at Autozone type stores for about $15. They are very good quality for the money and USA made.

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Comboverfish

A craftsman 32mm socket should be under $6 and it comes with a lifetime warranty. I just bought a 36mm socket for $6. Now I just need to figure out how to loosen the stupid axle nut. I already broke one breaker bar, sheared off the square drive end, trying to break the nut loose. Luckily I'm not in a hurry to get this done.

-------------- Alex

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Alex Rodriguez

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