Harmonic balancer bolt removal?

2008 FORD TAURUS

228,959 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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I am trying to replace the water pump on my car listed above SEL, which is inside the motor connected to the timing chain. I am stuck on the harmonic balancer though. We've tried everything and this bolt to the harmonic balancer will not come out. Please help me.

Sep 7, 2022 at 11:04 AM

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Have you tried an impact wrench? They make great electric ones you can rent for cheap at the auto parts store, while you are there get the puller as well. Here is the video of the job being done on a similar car, the only difference will be the puller style. Also, I have left instructions for your car in the images below.

https://youtu.be/NZIMNkLxCMA

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Sep 7, 2022 at 2:31 PM