I cannot get the crankshaft balancer bolt out

2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
165,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONDA BOWMAN
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I've tried an impact wrench, I have tried a breaker bars, I've tried everything. I've broken sockets are broken bent 2 bolts. Please if you have any ideas let me know I don't know what to do with it.
Apr 27, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The bolt is only tightened to 76-foot pounds. That is less than a tire lug nut.

You need a powerful air gun or electric air gun to release it. It turns counterclockwise to remove it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-harmonic-balancer-works

Roy
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Apr 28, 2021 at 2:09 AM