Civic HX Coupe L4-1668cc 1.7L SOHC (VTEC-E) MFI (2001)
6. Separate the rear housing (A) and drive-end housing (B) with the stator (C) attached to the rear housing.
7. If you are not replacing the front bearing and/or rear bearing, go to step 15. Clamp the rotor in a soft-jawed vise, then remove the pulley locknut.
8. Remove the rotor using a puller as shown.
9. Inspect the rotor shaft for galling, and inspect the bearing journal surface in the drive-end housing for seizure marks.
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If either the rotor or drive-end housing is damaged, replace the alternator.
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If both the rotor and the drive-end housing are OK, go to step 10.
10. Remove the rear bearing using the puller as shown.