Idler pulley I need to change the water pump, and one of the bolts is behind the idller pulley. Any suggestions on how to remove pulley, or how much trouble to remove bracket that holds pulley. Tks!

1. Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the level of the water pump.
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner to release the tension on the drive belt.
4. Remove the drive belt from the right idler pulley.
5. Carefully release the drive belt tensioner spring tension.
6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
7. Remove the water pump pulley.
8. Remove the water pump bolts.
9. Remove the water pump.
10. Remove the water pump gasket.
11. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.

To install:

Fig. Remove the mounting bolts (3) to remove the water pump (1) and gasket (2).

1. Install the water pump gasket (2).
2. Install the water pump (1).
3. Install the water pump bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Install the water pump pulley. Loosely install the pulley bolts.
5. Insure the drive belt is properly centered on all the pulleys except the right idler puller.
6. Rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt.
7. Install the drive belt to the right idler pulley.
8. Release the tensioner allowing the drive belt tensioner to come in contact with the drive belt.
9. Inspect the drive belt to insure the belt is properly centered on all the pulleys.
10. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
11. Fill the cooling system.
12. Inspect the cooling system for leaks.

YOU HAVE TO REMOVE TIMING BELT AND IDLER PULLEY.YOU NEED TO REPLACE TIMING BELT WHEN YOU REPLACE WATER PUMP.TO REPLACE WATER PUMP. DRAIN COOLANT SYSTEM.REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE.REMOVE TIMING BELT AND IDLER PULLEY.UNBOLT AND REMOVE THE WATER PUMP.CLEAN ANY GASKET MATERIAL OR SEALANT RESIDUE FROM THE WATER PUMP MATING SEALING SURFACES.WHEN INSTALLING NEW WATER PUMP BESURE TO USE A SEALANT ON BOTH SIDES OF WATER PUMP GASKET TO KEEP IT FROM LEAKING COOLANT.TORQUE WATER PUMP BOLTS TO 13 FT LBS IN A TWO STEP CRISSCROSS SEQUENCE.INSTALL THE IDLER PULLEY.TIGHTEN THE MOUNTING BOLT TO 31 FT LBS.INSTALL AND TENSION THE TIMING BELT.INSTALL THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE.REFILL BLEED THE COOLANT SYSTEM.

FOR THE 3.0L ENGINE IF YOU REPLACE AC BELT LOOSEN TOP IDLER PULLEY CENTER BOLT. IF YOU REPLACING ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP BELT LOOSEN ALTERNATOR ADJUSTMENT BOLT AND PIVOT BOLT.IF REPLACING POWER STEERING PUMP BELT LOOSEN POWER STEERING PUMP ADJUSTMENT BOLT AND MOUNTING BOLTS.****** FOR THE 2.4L ENGINE TO REMOVE POWER STEERING BELT LOOSEN TOP IDLER PULLEY.FOR ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP BELT LOOSEN ALTERNATOR ADJUSTER BOLT, PIVOT AND MOUNTING BOLTS.FOR AC COMPRESSOR LOOSEN LOWER IDLER PULLEY.

I'll assume you have a 4.0l

The 4.0L engine is equipped with a reverse rotation (counterclockwise) water pump. The word REVERSE is stamped or imprinted on the cover of the viscous fan drive and on the inner side of t he fan. The letter R is stamped onto the water pump impeller. When replacing water pump, ensure proper pump is installed. Installation of the wrong water pump will cause engine overheating.

NOTE:On models with 4.0 L engine, front grill must be removed to access radiator draincock. Draining cooling system can be accomplished by removing drain plug from side of block as well as by loosening radiator draincock. Drain plug is located on lower left side of engine block.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Disconnect electric cooling fan connector. Remove electric cooling fan and electric fan shroud assembly (if equipped).
Loosen, but do not remove, 4 water pump pulley-to-water pump hub bolts and 4 viscous fan-to-idler pulley nuts. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove 4 viscous fan to idler pulley nuts, and remove fan and shroud together.
Remove 4 water pump pulley bolts and remove pulley. Remove power steering pump and bracket. Disconnect heater hoses and lower radiator hose at water pump. Remove 4 water pump retaining bolts. Remove water pump.

to install just reverse procedures

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Water Pump - Removal and Installation

3.2L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Upper radiator hose Timing belt. Refer to the Timing Belt procedure. Idler pulley Water pump

To install:




Fig. Exploded view of the water pump mounting



Fig. Water pump torque sequence. Apply LOCTITE® 262 to bolt number 3 (arrow)-3.2L and 3.5L engines

NOTE Apply Loctite® 262 to bolt number 3 prior to installation.

1. Install or connect the following:
   Water pump. Tighten the bolts in two passes, in sequence, to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Idler pulley. Torque to 38 ft. lbs. (52 Nm). Timing belt Upper radiator hose Negative battery cable
2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

3.2L Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following: Negative battery cableRadiator hoseAccessory drive beltFront coverTiming belt. Refer to the Timing Belt unit repair section.Timing belt idler pulley Water pump
   Negative battery cable Radiator hose Accessory drive belt Front cover Timing belt. Refer to the Timing Belt unit repair section. Timing belt idler pulley Water pump

To install:



Fig. Water pump bolt tightening sequence-3.2L engines

1. Install or connect the following: Water pump. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).Timing belt idler pulley. Tighten the bolt to 38 ft. lbs. (52 Nm).Timing beltFront coverAccessory drive beltRadiator hoseNegative battery cable
   Water pump. Tighten the bolts in sequence to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Timing belt idler pulley. Tighten the bolt to 38 ft. lbs. (52 Nm). Timing belt Front cover Accessory drive belt Radiator hose Negative battery cable


2. Fill the cooling system.
3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Hope this help (remember rated and commento).

if thats got the 3800 or 3100 in it your taking out the wrong bolts!!!!!!!
your trying too remove the whole housing
you dont need too do that !!!
take off the 4- 10 mm bolts on the waterpump pully,then remove the bolts behind it i belive that there are 8 of them that takes the pump from the housing!!

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Item Part Number Description 1 — A/C Compressor Drive Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment Bolt (If equipped)
(Part of 8678) 2 — A/C Compressor Drive Belt Idler Pulley Tensioner Bolt (If equipped)
(Part of 8678) 3 8678 A/C Compressor Drive Belt Idler Pulley (If equipped) 4 8620 A/C Compressor Drive Belt (If equipped) 5 2E884 A/C Clutch Pulley (If equipped) 6 10346 Generator 7 10344 Generator Pulley 8 11719 Generator Adjustment Bolt 9 — Generator Locking Bolt 10 8620 Generator Drive Belt 11 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 12 — Water Pump and Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Adjustment Bolt (Part of 8678) 13 8678 Water Pump and Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Idler Pulley 14 — Water Pump and Power Steering Pump Drive Belt Idler Pulley Locknut (Part of 8678) 15 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 16 8620 Water Pump and Power Steering Pump Drive Belt 17 8509 Water Pump Pulley A — Tighten to 16-20 Nm (12-15 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 33-37 Nm (24-28 Lb-Ft)

What you are seeing is the water pump (often mistaken as an idler pulley). It is a very simple change. Remove the belt, loosen the two bolts on the water pump ("diamond shape with pulley on front"), pull the water pump out, and reverse steps. You may want to drain your coolant into a very clean or new bucket first or you will loose good coolant when you pull out the pump. Once water pump is in place, replace belt and your good to go. Tools needed : Belt removal tool or 3/8 inch drive/ratchet with extra long hangle or cheater bar, and i believe a 10 or 13 mm socket for the pump. NAPA carrys a lifetime warranty pump...i suggest it.

there should be a torx socket that fits it pretty well. as far as being lefthand thread, I think that those are normal threads. usually its the idler pulleys on fords that have a lefthand thread design.