Stuck alternator bolt?

2012 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
150,000 MILES • 6.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GARYST61
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Lower front alternator mounting bolt is stuck,very little room to operate a ratchet,afraid of snapping it off
Mar 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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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
Mar 8, 2026 at 7:33 AM