water pump removal help
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water pump removal help
please help.how do you remove the fan clutch shaft from the end of the water pump.i'm at my wits end with this.what is the trick to keeping the pulley from spinning while turning the bolt.i've been at this for 3 hours.thanks
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When the belt won't hold it I use a strap wrench. I have not replaced one on a 5.4 yet does it have the 4 bolts/nuts or does it thread on the waterpump shaft? Either way if you can't get the fan side to stay still with the fan belt use a strap wrench. The strap wraps around the pulley so it will keep it from turning.
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Both actually. There is the big shaft nut (which is reverse threaded) then once that is off there are 4 bolts holding the pulley to the water pump.
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the big problem is trying to keep the pulley from spinning theres not much room for a strap wrench.does anyone know what size wrench for the shaft nut
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Places like Advance Auto and Autozone rent the special tool kit to remove it. The tool kit comes with the pulley holder and the wrenches to fit the nut. I think it's a 32mm (1-1/4") wrench that you would need.