1998 Mercury Sable power steering pulley repair

1998 MERCURY SABLE
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JACKJ
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Very novice "mechanic" trying to save money[regret it already] I changed a water pump,tried to replace belt afterwards and cracked the pulley that is opposite of the power steering pump,I have the tools to remove and press on a new pulley but cannot locate all the bolts to remove the [block that this is located on]
I am considering removing the radiator fill tank[located across from the pulley on the left side] to possibly gain access with the tools without removing the block the pulley is on

I have removed three bolts from the area around the power steeering pump and cannot budge it
any ideas to save me?
thank you Jack
Nov 1, 2009 at 8:24 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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To remove power steering pump pulley
under the car remove two lower motor mounts nuts
raise engine ,remove coolant tank ,
use power steering pulley puller and remove/replace the pulley and No need to remove the pump out
Nov 1, 2009 at 9:30 PM
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