Taurus FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Power Steering Pump Belt
Power Steering Pump Belt
Special Tool(s)
Removal
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.
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 assembly.
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 special tool between the power steering drive belt and power steering pump pulley, turning the crankshaft bolt clockwise to remove the
power steering drive belt.