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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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do i remove the pivot bolt for the altenator in my XJ. i popped it loose but i cant seem to get it out. ive tried beating it out with a BFH and turning it with a ratchet. it just turns the whole bolt but nothing happens and im gettin SUPAH IRRITATED! so any help would be fantastic kthx
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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u will have an easier tine if u unbolt the bracket that the alt is bolted to.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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The main bolt has a nut on the back? Much easier if you remove the clutch fan.. then remove the alt. bracket that bolts to the front with 4 nuts i believe.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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u dont need to do any thing with the fan.
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by evilxj85
u will have an easier tine if u unbolt the bracket that the alt is bolted to.
do this^, and removing the fan makes it a ton easier (if your didnt remove the belt yet) but is not nessesary
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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i have done it twice so i kinda know how to do it lol
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