Power Steering Pump Belt: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
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 AND LIFTING .
- Working from the top of the vehicle, using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.
- Remove the RH inner fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Position the accessory drive belt off the crankshaft pulley.
- Install the special tool between the power steering pump belt and pulley, turning the crankshaft bolt clockwise to remove the power steering belt.