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Power Steering Pump removal

Tiny
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  • 1997 MERCURY COUGAR
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So the original problem was a bad thermostat I was replacing only to find out that one of the bolt holes for the housing was stripped and I can't put the housing back on. To repair the threads it looks like I have to remove the giant bracket that holds both the alternator and the power steering pump, which is a giant pain in the butt. Unless someone has a better idea on this my question is do I need a special tool for pulling the pulley off? I have a 3.8L v6. This picture is of the front of the pulley. I have to have this fixed in 2 days so I would appreciate quick help. However, I am not donating for this question so I'll take what I get.
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Saturday, May 11th, 2013 AT 4:37 PM

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Tiny
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You need a power steering pulley puller. You can rent it at a parts store.

The bracket will have to come off. It will make it easier to repair

Roy
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Saturday, May 11th, 2013 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thank you for the response. That was pretty much what I figured, but the professional's advice is reassuring.
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Saturday, May 11th, 2013 AT 6:55 PM
Tiny
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Any help on getting the bracket off? I have removed a few bolts to where it will move side to side, but I can't pull it off? There must be another bolt, but I can't find one and the repair manual is no help at all.
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Monday, May 13th, 2013 AT 1:33 PM

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