I am in the process of replacing my water pump on my 94 ranger 3.0L. I have run into a problem with the ac bracket being in the way of the 11th bolt. We have pulled three bolts out, and the bracket still won't move, is there more bolts there or is there another way to get behind the belt tensioner without taking apart the whole ac/ps assembly. Any help, ASAP would be best.
This is so frustrating, try and do something yourself, and run into a bolt causing a problem

 

I find myself with the same problem asking for the same help. I can not remove the water pump on my fantastic 94 Ranger because of the belt tensioner being in the way. Help

 

this is off autozone.com:

3.0L Engine

See Figures 2 and 3

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   
2. Drain the cooling system.
   

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1. Remove the engine fan.
   
2. Loosen the 4 water pump pulley bolts.
   
3. Remove the accessory drive belts.
   

1. Remove the water pump pulley.
   
2. Remove the alternator adjusting arm and throttle body brace.
   
3. Remove the lower radiator hose.
   
4. Disconnect the heater hose at the pump.
   
5. Rotate the belt adjuster out of the way.
   
6. Remove the water pump attaching bolts. Note their location for installation.
   
7. Remove the pump and discard the gasket.
   
8. Thoroughly clean the pump and engine mating surfaces.