I took out the motormount and started to take the water pump out, but the power steering pump bracket in in the way of one bolt. How do I remove the bracket to get the h2o pump out?

Power Steering Pump - 4.0L Special Tool(s) Installer Set, Teflon® Seal
211-D027 (D90P-3517-A) or equivalent Material Item Specification MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM (or XT-5-QMC) (US); CXT-5-LM12 (Canada) MERCON® V
Item Part Number Description 1 388898 Teflon® seal 2 - Pressure line-to-pump fitting (part of 3A719) 3 W700839 Power steering pump bolts (3 required) 4 3A674 Power steering pump 5 W503924 Pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt 6 3691 Power steering pump supply hose 7 W503924 Power steering pump supply hose bracket bolt
Removal
NOTICE: While repairing the power steering system, care should be taken to prevent the entry of foreign material or failure of the power steering components may result.

1. Using a suitable suction device, remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.

1. Remove the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley - 4.0Lin this section.

1. Remove the pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt.

1. Remove the power steering pump supply hose bracket bolt.

1. Release the power steering pump supply hose clamp and disconnect the hose.

1. Disconnect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
   • Remove and discard the Teflon® seal.

1. Remove the 3 bolts and the power steering pump.

Installation

1. NOTE:A new Teflon® seal must be installed.Using the Teflon® Seal Installer Set, install a new Teflon® seal to the pressure line fitting.

1. Position the power steering pump and install the 3 bolts.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

1. Connect the pressure line-to-pump fitting.
   • Tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).

1. Connect the power steering pump supply hose.

1. Install the power steering pump supply hose bracket bolt.
   • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

1. Install the pressure line bracket-to-engine bolt.
   • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

1. Install the power steering pump pulley. For additional information, refer to Power Steering Pump Pulley - 4.0Lin this section.

1. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211-00.

1. Remove mounting bolts and remove upper timing cover and gasket. Drain coolant into clean bucket.
2. Loosen the 4 water pump pulley mounting bolts. Loosen alternator adjusting and mounting bolts and remove the belt.
3. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and the pulley.
4. Remove the water pump inlet mounting bolt from the side of the block and then remove the 2 nuts attaching the pipe to the water pump. Remove the pipe.
5. Remove the mounting bracket bolt and then remove the dipstick tube. Plug the hole with a rag. Remove the right hand under cover and the power steering adjusting bracket ( if it has power steering).
6.Remove the 3 bolts and remove the water pump. Keep coolant OFF the timing belt (plenty of rags to soak it up)., Remove the O ring from the block.
7. To install a new pump, start by replacing the O ring in the block. Then the reverse of these steps.
8. Water pump mounting bolts are torqued to 11 ft.lbs only. Also replace the O ring on the dipstick tube and coat it with oil before reinstalling.
9. Refill the cooling system and run the engine up to operating temperature, with the heater running. This will force the air out of the system. Once the air is out top up the rad and replace the rad cap.

before start job suction out power steering fluid out of pump using large sirenge or siphon pump then.you need a table vise and two pieces of wood.okay to remove power steering pump. you need to disconnect the ground cable.remove air intake duct.remove the pulley cover.remove the drive belt.disconnect power steering pump switch connector.disconnect the pressure hose and the suction hose from the power steering pump.cover power steering hose and pipe keep getting trash dirt and debris.remove the installation bolt of the power steering pump bracket.place the oil pump bracket in a vise btween two pieces of wood keep from damaging bracket and remove the two bolts from the front side of the pump.remove bolt from rear side of the oil pump.disassemble the oil pump and the bracket by inserting flat tip screw driver.to install tighten oil pump to bracket bolts 12 ft lbs. tighten the bolt from the rear side of the oil pump to 27 ft lbs.tighten steering hose eye bolts to 30 ft lbs.replace fluid bleed air out power steering system.

Hi!!
Here is the Info you requested:
WATER PUMP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Except Twincam Engines See Figures 1 and 2

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system.
• Loosen the power steering pump adjustment bolts and remove the drive belt.
• Remove the timing belt; refer to the procedure later in this section.
• Remove the tension pulley and spring.
• Remove the water pump mounting bolts, water pump and gasket. Clean the mounting surfaces of all remaining gasket material.
• To install, reverse the removal procedures. Tighten the water pump bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm) and the tension pulley to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
• Connect the negative battery cable and fill the cooling system, then start the engine and check for leaks.

FIG 1
FIG 2

Twincam Engines See Figure 3
1.6L DOHC ENGINE

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system.
• Support the engine using a suitable floor jack and remove the right front engine mount.
• Remove the engine mount bridge and the upper timing belt cover.
• Remove the power steering belt and the lower timing belt cover.
• Loosen the timing belt tension pulley and remove the timing belt.
• Remove the power steering pump and bracket.
• Remove the water pump attaching bolts, then the water pump from the vehicle. Thoroughly clean all remaining gasket material from the mating surfaces.
• Reverse procedure to install and tighten the water pump bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm). Connect the negative battery cable and refill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for leaks.

FIG 3
1.8L ENGINE

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the engine cooling system.
• Remove the timing belt covers; refer to the procedure later in this section. Loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley bolt, then remove the belt from the water pump pulley.
• Remove the 2 bolts from the power steering pump bracket, then position the pump aside with the lines still attached. Be careful not to kink or damage the steering fluid lines.
• Remove the water pump mounting bolts, then remove the pump from the engine. Thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces of all remaining gasket material.

To install:

• Install the water pump using a new gasket, then tighten the retaining bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
• Position the power steering pump assembly, then install the retaining bolts and tighten to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
• Install the timing belt to the pump pulley, then tighten the tensioner pulley bolt to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
• Install the timing belt covers.
• Connect the negative battery cable and fill the cooling system, then start the engine and check for leaks

Good Luck!! A HELPFUL - 4 THUMBS - rating for this solution would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for using FixYa.

Hi, Please follow below steps :

-. Jack up front wheel and remove the tires
-. Remove the Motor Mount next to the Power Steering Pump and timing belt cover

-. Loosen the Alternator/Water Pump belt.
-. Loosen the Power Steering/AC/Tensioner belt by loosening the Tensioner Bolt first.

-. Remove the power steering pump bracket. Leave the pump attached to the bracket.
-. Remove the Water Pump Pulley.

-. Now it's time to remove the Crank Pulley.

-. Remove the Timing Cover bolts.

-. Remove and replace the crankshaft sensor

Water Pump - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CAUTION When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.
3.4L ENGINE
(see Figures 1 and 2)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
3. Remove the air intake duct.
4. Remove the top coil of the ignition coil pack.
5. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt/screw.
6. Disconnect the heater hose from the water pump.
7. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts/screws.
8. Unfasten the power steering bracket bolts/screws.
9. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
10. Remove the water pump pulley.
11. Remove the power steering pump bracket and swing the bracket and pump aside. Do NOT disconnect the power steering lines from the pump.
12. Unfasten the water pump and engine front cover bolts/screws, then remove the water pump assembly from the vehicle.
13. Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces.

Fig. 1: Exploded view of the water pump mounting - 3.4L engine

To install:

1. Position a new water pump gasket, then install the pump. Secure using all of the water pump retaining bolts/screws, except the bottom three, and tighten to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).
2. Install the engine front cover bolts/screws and tighten to 16 ft. lbs. (21 Nm) for 1993-94 vehicles, or to 97 inch lbs. (11 Nm) for 1995 vehicles.

Fig. 2: Water pump retaining bolt tightening sequence

1. Install the three bottom water pump retaining screws and tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
2. Place the power steering pump into position and install the pump bracket.
3. Install the water pump pulley.
4. Install the serpentine drive belt.
5. Install the power steering pump bracket retaining bolts and tighten to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
6. Connect the heater hose to the water pump.
7. Install the top coil to the ignition coil pack.
8. Attach the electrical connector to the alternator.
9. Install the air inlet duct and air cleaner assembly.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Fill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for leaks.

3.8L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
3. Remove the serpentine belt.
4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
5. Unfasten the water pump pulley bolts/screws and remove the pulley.
6. Remove the water pump pulley retaining bolts, then remove the pump from the vehicle.
7. Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces

To install:

1. Position a new water pump gasket, then install the pump. Secure using the water pump retaining bolts/screws and tighten to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm), plus an additional 80 degree rotation.
2. Install the water pump pulley and retaining bolts. Tighten to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
3. Install the serpentine drive belt.
4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Fill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for leaks.

5.7L ENGINE

1. Unplug the electrical connector from the cooling fan.
2. For 1993-95 vehicles, remove the right side cooling fan.
3. For 1996-98 vehicles, remove both cooling fan assemblies.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle, then remove the block coolant drain plug and the knock sensor. Drain the radiator.
5. Install the drain plug and knock sensor.
6. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner.
7. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses from the water pump.
8. Remove the heater hoses from the water pump and throttle body.
9. Unplug the electrical connector from the coolant sensor.

1. Unfasten the retainers and reposition the ignition coil and bracket.
2. If equipped, remove the air pump and bracket.
3. Unfasten the water pump attaching bolts, then remove the water pump and discard the gasket. Remove the shaft coupling and water pump driveshaft seals, if necessary.

1. Thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces

To install:

1. If removed, install the shaft coupling and water pump driveshaft using J 39089 or equivalent water pump driveshaft O-ring installer.
2. Install the water pump with a new gasket. Tighten the bolts to 30-32 ft. lbs. (41-43 Nm).
3. If equipped, install the air pump and bracket.
4. Reposition and secure the ignition coil and bracket.
5. Attach the coolant sensor connector.
6. Connect the heater hoses to the water pump and throttle body.
7. Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses to the water pump.
8. Install the air cleaner and air inlet duct.
9. Install the electric cooling fan(s), then attach the electrical connector.
10. Refill the cooling system.
11. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for leaks.

Hope helps (remember rated this).

I think on that model you have to remove the power steering pump pulley first before you can get to the rest of the power steering pump mounting bolts.
You can rent a special puller / installer from one from your local auto parts store.
Once you have pulled the pulley and removed the pump mounting bolts,just drop the whole pump unit with the hoses attached out of the way of the water pump.
Good Luck.

3.0L or 3.8L engine?

please rate as fixed if this solves your issue.

Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.8L 1996 Windstar Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE Water Pump SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set T90T-9550-S
Removal

1. Drain engine cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03 .
   

1. Loosen drive belt tensioner (6B209) and remove drive belt (8620). Refer to Section 03-05 .
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Disconnect lower radiator hose (8286) from radiator lower hose tube (8291) and radiator (8005).
   

1. Disconnect radiator lower hose tube from water pump (8501).
   

1. Remove lower nut on both front engine support insulators (6038).
   

1. Lower vehicle.
   

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301). Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Remove generator (GEN) (10346) from power steering pump support (3C511).
   

1. Position drain pan and disconnect power steering pressure line from power steering pump (3A674) using Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set T90T-9550-S.
   

1. Remove power steering reservoir filler cap.
   

1. CAUTION: If using a prying device to assist in water pump removal, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
   Disconnect water bypass hose (8597) and oil cooler hose (6B850) from heater water outlet tube (18663).
   

1. Remove retaining bolts and disconnect heater water outlet tube from water pump.
   

1. Remove A/C bracket brace.
   

1. Attach engine lifting eye to left-hand (front) exhaust manifold (9430).
   

1. Attach lifting equipment to engine lifting eye and raise front of engine approximately 51 mm (2.0 inches) to provide necessary clearance for water pump removal.
   

1. Remove water pump pulley retaining bolts and water pump pulley (8509).
   

1. Remove drive belt tensioner pulley retaining bolt and drive belt tensioner pulley (6B217) from power steering pump support.
   

1. Remove power steering pump support retaining bolts and nut. Place power steering pump and support assembly aside in a position to prevent fluid leakage.
   

1. Remove water pump retaining bolts and nuts and water pump. Discard used water pump housing gasket (8507).
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads before installation except those specifying special sealant.
   
   Clean gasket surfaces on water pump and engine front cover (6019).
   

1. NOTE: The threads of the No. 1 engine front cover retaining stud must be coated with Pipe Sealant with Teflon® D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G350-A2 before installing.
   
   NOTE: Gasket and Trim Adhesive D7AZ-19B508-B or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2G52-A is recommended to hold the water pump housing gasket in position.
   
   Position a new water pump housing gasket on water pump housing sealing surface.
   

1. Position water pump on the engine front cover. Install retaining bolts.
   

1. Position power steering pump support and install retaining nuts and bolts. Tighten bolts and nuts to 40-55 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).
   

1. Install drive belt tensioner pulley and retaining bolt. Tighten bolt to 70-95 Nm (52-70 lb-ft).
   

1. Install A/C bracket brace.
   

1. Position water pump pulley on water pump hub and install retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 8.0-11.5 Nm (71-101 lb-in).
   

1. Lower engine and disconnect lifting equipment from lifting eye.
   

1. Remove lifting eye from exhaust manifold.
   

1. Connect heater water outlet tube to water pump and install retaining bolts. Tighten bolts to 8-11.5 Nm (71-101 lb-in).
   

1. Connect water bypass hose and oil cooler hose to heater water outlet tube. Tighten clamps securely.
   

1. Connect power steering pressure line to power steering pump fitting.
   

1. Install power steering reservoir filler cap.
   

1. Install generator to power steering pump support. Refer to Section 14-02 .
   

1. Connect battery ground cable. Refer to Section 14-01 .
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .
   

1. Install lower nut on front engine support insulators and tighten retaining nut to 88-119 Nm (65-87 lb-ft). Install lower nut of rear engine support insulator and tighten to 77-104 Nm (56-76 lb-ft).
   

1. Connect radiator lower hose tube to water pump. Install retaining bolt and tighten securely.
   

1. Connect lower radiator hose to radiator lower hose tube and radiator. Position hose clamps securely. Refer to Section 03-03 .
   

1. Lower vehicle.
   

1. Position drive belt over drive belt tensioner and release drive belt tensioner. Refer to Section 03-05 .
   

1. CAUTION: This engine has aluminum cylinder heads (6049) and requires a special corrosion inhibiting coolant to avoid cooling system damage. Refer to Section 03-03 for the coolant specifications.
   Fill and bleed cooling system with specified coolant.
   

1. Fill power steering pump reservoir with specified fluid.
   

1. Start engine and check for coolant and power steering fluid leaks. Service as necessary.
   
   
   Water Pump
   

1. Remove coolant
2. loosen off alternator belt tension
3. loosen off power steering pump tension if applicable
4. Same with AC if needed
   
5. remove fan hub bolts
6. remove belts shared by water pump pulley
   
7. remove hoses from water pump
8. remove heater core hose from water pump
9. remove alternator support bracket bolt thru water pump housing
10. remove power steering bracket support bolt if applicable
11. remove AC bracket support bolts if applicable.
12. Now remove water pump housing to block bolts(remember sequence)
13. using a pry bar or large screw driver, gently pry the water pump until it releases from the block
14. clean all old gasket material from connecting surfaces
15. Place new gasket in place with a little bit of spray tack
16. then re-install water pump and install bolts as they came out(some are longer than others)
17. Re-assemble all parts in reverse order of removal
18. fill system with new coolant
19. start vehicle and test for leaks before driving anywhere(make sure you have a drop pan under the vehicle
20. Let the vehicle come up to operating temperature,,do final check for leaks with Radiator cap on
    
21. If you have access to a cooling system pressure pump and tester, it would be easier to use this tool to test system.
22. Road test vehicle, add fluid if necessary, enjoy driving.!!
    

A manual will have pictures and everything.
Just replaced mine. Five bolts in bracket holding tension idler, A/C compressor (if applicable) and power steering pump must be removed to access 3 bolts in water pump. Just push aside enough to access remaining bolts. Email at [email protected] if additional info is needed. Also, diagram serpentine belt before removing. Took me at least 15 attempts and 20 minutes to figure out