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Power Steering Pump Belt: Removal

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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, using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, 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 AND TIRES article.
  3. Remove the 7 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.
  4. Position the accessory drive belt off the crankshaft pulley.
  5. Install the Power Steering Belt Removal Tool between the power steering drive belt and power steering pump pulley, turning the crankshaft bolt clockwise to remove the power steering drive belt.
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-1252/1)
    GF0045702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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