Honda Civic. Manual — part 363

Fig. 33: Removing End Cover
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6. Remove the brush holder.

Fig. 34: Removing Brush Holder
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7. Remove the four bolts, then remove the rear housing assembly (A), and washer

(B).

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Fig. 35: Removing Rear Housing Assembly
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8. If you are not replacing the front bearing, go to step 13. Remove the rotor from

the drive end housing.

Fig. 36: Removing Rotor
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9. Inspect the rotor shaft for scoring, and inspect the bearing journal surface in the

drive end housing for seizure marks.

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If the rotor is damaged, replace the rotor assembly.

If the rotor is OK, go to step 10.

10. Remove the front bearing retainer plate.

Fig. 37: Removing Front Bearing Retainer Plate
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11. Drive out the front bearing with a brass drift and hammer.

Fig. 38: Removing Front Bearing With Brass Drift And Hammer
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12. With a hammer and special tools, install a new front bearing in the drive end

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housing.

Fig. 39: Installing Front Bearing In Drive End Housing
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Alternator Brush Inspection

13. Measure the length of both brushes (A) with vernier caliper (B).

If either brush is shorter than the service limit, replace the brush holder
assembly.

If brush length is OK, go to step 14.

Alternator Brush Length

Standard (New): 10.5 mm (0.41 in.)
Service Limit: 1.5 mm (0.06 in.)

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