I can't get my old alternator to drop! PLEASE HELP!

[DeadStockKid]

So my alternator seized up on me recently, I got a new one and im looking to replace it. I've got all the drivebelts removed and the old alternator is off the mounts, but i cant figure out which bolts/mounts i need to remove exactly to move my half shaft out of the way and get clearance. Somebody please point out what I need to do, here's pix of what I'm talking about:

1. View from outside the caliper



2. Closer view inside the wheel well (Alternator is rested on the half shaft)



3. View from above the engine block (You can see where the alternator is resting and the clearance i have to the ground)




any pointers will help, this is my first time working on an integra. thanks!

[m0nst3r]

You have to take off the halfshaft to take it out.

Here are the instructions from my service manual:

It is necessary to remove the halfshaft to remove the alternator. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Raise the locking tab on the left front spindle nut and loosen the nut with a socket.

Raise and safely support the vehicle and remove the left front wheel.

Remove the damper fork nut and damper pinch bolt. Remove the damper fork.

Remove the knuckle-to-lower arm castle nut and separate the lower ball joint using a suitable puller with the pawls applied to the lower arm.

Pull the knuckle outward and remove the halfshaft outboard CV-joint from the knuckle using a plastic mallet.

Carefully pry the inner CV-joint out of the intermediate shaft and remove the halfshaft.

Do not pull on the driveshaft, as the CV-joint may come apart. Use care when prying out the assembly and pull it straight to avoid damaging the intermediate shaft seals.

Disconnect and tag the alternator wire connection from the alternator. Remove the terminal nut and the white wire from the B terminal.

Loosen the adjusting nut and remove the alternator nut. Remove the alternator belt from the alternator pulley. Remove the lower through bolt and raise the alternator.

Remove the 3 mounting bracket bolts and mounting brackets. Remove the adjusting nut and upper through bolt, pull out the alternator.

To install:

Position the alternator and install the through bolt and adjusting nut. Install the mounting brackets and mounting bracket bolts and torque to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).

Lower the alternator and install the lower through bolt. Install the alternator belt and adjusting nut. Tension the belt and torque the adjusting nut to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).

Reconnect all the wiring.

Use a new set ring on the end of the inner CV-joint and slide it into the intermediate shaft. Use the plastic mallet to tap in on the halfshaft and set the ring.

Slide the outer CV-joint into place and position the ball joint in the lower arm. Install the nut and torque to 40 ft. lbs. (55 Nm) and tighten as necessary to install a new cotter pin.

Install the damper fork, pinch bolt and fork nut. Torque the pinch bolt to 32 ft. lbs. (44 Nm) and the fork nut to 47 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).

Install a new self-locking spindle nut and wheel and place the vehicle on the ground before torquing the spindle nut. Attempting to torque the spindle nut while the vehicle is on jack stands or a lift may cause the vehicle to fall.

With the vehicle on the ground, torque the spindle nut to 134 ft. lbs. (185 Nm).

Reconnect the negative battery cable.

[Acura2g]

there's that way or remove the brake booster and lift it out then rebleed the brakes. only two ways to do it.