Power Steering Pump removal

1997 MERCURY COUGAR
130,000 MILES
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BELIEVEANDOBEY
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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.
May 11, 2013 at 4:37 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
May 11, 2013 at 6:43 PM
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BELIEVEANDOBEY
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Okay, thank you for the response. That was pretty much what I figured, but the professional's advice is reassuring.
May 11, 2013 at 6:55 PM
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BELIEVEANDOBEY
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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.
May 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM