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Power Steering Pump Belt: Removal

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.
  1. Working from the top of the vehicle, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.
  2. Remove the RF wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  3. Remove the 7 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.
  4. Position the accessory drive belt off the crankshaft pulley.
  5. Position the Stretchy Belt Remover on the power steering pump pulley belt as shown in illustration.
    Fig 1: Positioning Stretchy Belt Remover On Power Steering Pump Pulley Belt
    G06063972Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: Feed the Stretchy Belt Remover on to the power steering pump pulley approximately 90 degrees.
    Fig 2: Feeding Stretchy Belt Remover On Power Steering Pump Pulley
    G06063973Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Turn the crankshaft clockwise and feed the Stretchy Belt Remover evenly on the power steering pump pulley as shown in illustration.
  8. Remove the power steering pump belt.
    • Fold the Stretchy Belt Remover under the inside of the power steering pump belt as shown in illustration.
    • In one quick motion, firmly pull the Stretchy Belt Remover out of the RH fender well, removing the coolant pump belt.
      Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump Belt
      G06063974Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.