Power Steering Pump Belt: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. 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 AND LIFTING .
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 RH inner fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Position the accessory drive belt off the crankshaft pulley.
Position the Stretchy Belt Remover on the power steering pump pulley belt as shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Identifying Stretchy Belt Remover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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

Fig 2: Feeding Stretchy Belt Remover On To 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 illustration.
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 the RH fender well removing the power steering pump belt.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pump Belt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.