Power Steering Pump Belt: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Working from the top of the vehicle, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.
Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Mounting Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.
Position the accessory drive belt off the crankshaft pulley.
Position the Stretchy Belt Remover on the power steering pump pulley belt as shown in the illustration.

Fig 2: Positioning Stretchy Belt Remover On Power Steering Pump Pulley Belt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Feed the Stretchy Belt Remover onto the power steering pump pulley approximately 90 degrees.

Fig 3: Identifying Stretchy Belt Remover On Power Steering Pump Pulley

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise and feed the Stretchy Belt Remover evenly on the power steering pump pulley as shown in the illustration.
Remove the power steering pump belt.

Fold the Stretchy Belt Remover under the inside of the power steering pump belt as shown in the illustration.
In one quick motion, firmly pull the Stretchy Belt Remover out of the RH fender well, removing the power steering pump belt.

Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Pump Belt Using Stretchy Belt Remover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.