how to replace a power steering serpentine belt?

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RAMIRO JIJON
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How to replace a power steering belt in a Ford Taurus X?
Feb 11, 2011 at 5:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Remove the right hand inner fender splash shield.
Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump belt from the power steering pump pulley and position it aside. Install the special tool between the power steering pump belt and pulley and turn the crankshaft bolt clockwise.

Feb 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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STRAILER
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Hey RAMIRO,

Use a socket to loosen the pump mounting bolts through the slots in the pulley. These bolt holes which are elongated this will allow the pump to swing losing the belt, install the new belt and apply tension to re tighten.

Here is an image below

Best, Ken

May 6, 2016 at 7:24 AM
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MARVIN JONES
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Can you put the belt on without that special tool?
Aug 7, 2016 at 1:01 AM
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STRAILER
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It would be hard to say, You might able to rig something. Lets know if you can do it without so it will help others, pics would be great!

Best, Ken
Aug 7, 2016 at 1:41 AM
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