Wheels fell off while driving after having the water pump replaced?

2008 FORD GALAXIE
10,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4WD • MANUAL
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DELLYBIRD1984
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Hi, my wheels fell off whilst driving on motorway last Monday the garage change water pump. And Cam belt would the garage of needed to take the wheels off as all bolts where loose?
Sep 18, 2023 at 3:28 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep! the wheel is removed when doing this job. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Sep 18, 2023 at 3:16 PM
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DELLYBIRD1984
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Okay, it's just they are stating they didn't remove the wheel is this possible to do without wheel removal at all. I've included a picture of the damage.
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Sep 19, 2023 at 12:24 AM
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STRAILER
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I am sorry this happened to you, let me get another expert opinion on this.
Sep 20, 2023 at 5:17 PM
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DELLYBIRD1984
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Okay, thank you that would be very helpful.
Sep 21, 2023 at 1:26 AM
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BORIS K
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Hello,

While some of the work can be done from the top of the engine past the engine, mounting the lower part of the job requires removal of the right front wheel.
This allows the removal of the wheel arch liner which gives access to the crankshaft pulley.

See good video:
https://youtu.be/poaAtfKW4m8?si=WweGVBIdICKhQH5q

Cheers, Boris
Sep 21, 2023 at 8:24 AM