Need to remove the fan clutch nut on a 1999 Durango 5.9L engine so I can replace the water pump. It absolutely will not budge. We have tried every wrench possible, breaker bars, WD-40, rust ease, butane torch.... It's to the point now that the nut is starting to deform. What options do I have? Can I get the fan and water pump out altogether and just replace them all? I'm out of ideas.

 

I had a hell of a time getting mine off but finally had success using a chain strap wrench to hold the pulley in place while hammering a big crescent wrench (counter clockwise). A little pb blaster may have helped as well.

 

Probably stating the obvious, but the nut does not come off, so to speak. It is attached to the fan, so the nut and fan should all be turning.