Stuck alternator Bolt?

Tiny
GARYST61
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  • 2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 6.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Lower front alternator mounting bolt is stuck, very little room to operate a ratchet, afraid of snapping it off
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 AT 1:03 PM

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Tiny
CANNON1349
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Hello, these can get pretty stuck in there, however I've never had one snap off before. If you are concerned, try to get som PB Blaster or WD-40 in there with the spray nozzle attached to get in the backside where the threads are, and at the bolt head. Otherwise try to break it loose, then tighten, then loosen again several times to minimize the chance of it catching and breaking. I hope this helps.

William
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Sunday, March 8th, 2026 AT 7:33 AM

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