Is there an easy way to remove and replace the pulley on the water pump?

2005 FORD TAURUS
138,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRACTORSNMORE
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I am having problems getting the pulley out and replaced. Don't have much room in there. Is there an easy way? Thank you
Aug 10, 2022 at 8:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Are you accessing it from under the hood or have you tried getting to it through the fender? Oftentimes, I remove the right front wheel and plastic inner fender which opens things up for me.

I tried to find directions in the manual just for the water pump pulley, and the only thing that is offered is for water pump removal. Is there an issue just with the pulley? I ask because that is odd.

Regardless, let me know if that helps or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe

Aug 10, 2022 at 12:18 PM
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TRACTORSNMORE
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Got the pulley off and all is good. It had snapped when taking the serpentine belt off. Originally, changing the power steering
pump. Thank you for all the help.
Aug 10, 2022 at 2:40 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Thank you for the update. I'm glad to hear you got it taken care of.

Please feel free to come back anytime in the future. You are always welcome here.

Take care,

Joe
Aug 10, 2022 at 3:44 PM