Water pump replacement

1996 DODGE AVENGER
115,000 MILES • 2.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STERLING EMERY
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Can I replace the water pump without removing harmonic balancer? Very limited on tools and resources.
Jun 12, 2019 at 4:55 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

No, you cannot. The front cover has to be removed to access the pump and the cover is behind the balancer.

It would be highly recommended to replace the bet since you are at that point. You need to release the belt to remove it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/water-pump-replacement

Roy
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Jun 12, 2019 at 5:18 AM
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STERLING EMERY
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Okay, thanks. the balancer has been very difficult to remove the bolt is on pretty tight even with an impact it doesn't want to break free.
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:28 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yep. They are supposed to be very tight.

Spray it down with some lube and keep working with it.

Roy
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:35 AM
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STERLING EMERY
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Okay, thanks. I appreciate the help and advice.
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jun 12, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

This video shows how to remove a harmonic balancer:

https://youtu.be/NZIMNkLxCMA

Please run down this guide and report back.
Jun 12, 2019 at 12:34 PM