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    Mar 31, 2010, 05:50 PM
    99 ford taurus, how do you remove the p/s - altenator bracket?
    Ok, I really feel like an idiot, I am trying to replace the power steering pump in my '99 Ford Taurus, and I can not get the mount bracket off the engine. It seams that there is something else holding it on. Is the idler tention pully hiding a bolt I do not know about? Can the idler be removed? If so, how? If anyone has the answer, it will be greatly appriciated. Thanks.
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    Mar 31, 2010, 05:54 PM

    Disconnect negative battery cable, remove coolant overflow tank, unbolt alternator and place it forward of the front valve cover,there are two studs with nuts and one bolt holding the steering pump to the engine.In order to get to the bolt you must first unbolt and remove the serpentine belt tensioner because the bolt is behind and under it. Suggest the idler pully be removed for better access to everything. Once the idler and tensioner are removed, the ps pump PULLEY must be removed or broken off (its made of plastic) OR remove the two nuts from the studs and remove the bolt that was hidden by the tensioner. Slide the pump assembly forward so that you can access the studs with vice grips and remove them this way OR take two nuts that are the correct size for the studs,tighten them against each other and rotate the inner nut counterclockwise until the stud is out... the fun part is trying to get an open end wrench in there... I recommend vice grip from above. The studs have to come out if you desire to remove the pump intact with the pulley attached, otherwise it will not have any clearance to come out. A new pulley costs $9.95 at advance auto, power steering pump about $45 same place. Plastic pulley must be pressed on and cannot be done with the bolt, washer and nut supplied with the pulley unless you lube the Hell out of the pulley, break a coupleof pulleys because the instructions are Crap. Take the works to an auto machine shop and let them press it on. Best way to get the pulley off the old pump is by breaking the thing off with a hammer so you have it free of the mount and with you for exchange (core charge is $35). The tool recommeded for removing the old pulley is a hair puller and all you will do is strip the threads in the pulley without budging the plastic piece of junk.Good luck, it took me two pulleys and lots of cussing to learn what I have written here. PS, don't forget to change the $18 power steering pump filter(FOR REAL)on the drivers side clipped to the frame.
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    Mar 31, 2010, 06:03 PM

    Wow. Thanks for the advice about the filter, and I feel your pain with the pulley. But my concern is the tention idler, I just have to remove the star bolt?
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    Mar 31, 2010, 06:08 PM

    Yes Sir. If you liked the answer, please visit my profile and rep+ comment.

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