Need information on the removal and replacement of air conditioner condenser and pulley for 97 Taurus

Crank pulley harmonic balance removal
The treads are left hand. Check youtube for videos.

The condenser unfortunately must be replaced from under the car, so the job is best left to a shop with a car lift.

Do You mean the a/c compressor?? The condenser is not pulley driven.

You would need to replace the compressor with an A/C illiminator bracket/pulley, you cannot just put a shorter belt as it would still make contact with the a/c pulley, at least on a 3.0L OHV version.

use a 15mm box wrench on the nut retaining the tensioner pulley to pry the tensioner 'arm' against the spring to release belt. note belt routing on decal under hood,or make a sketch,to aid in replacement.
on OHV engine rotate clockwise
on OHC rotate counter clockwise
be sure belt is completely seated on pulleys

Drive Belt Replacement WARNING: IF EQUIPPED, DO NOT ALLOW DRIVE BELT TENSIONER (6B209) TO SNAP BACK AS DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
NOTE: Minor cracks in the V-grooved portion of the serpentine drive belt (8620) are considered normal and acceptable. If the drive belt has chunks missing from the ribs, the drive belt should be replaced.

NOTE: Conditions requiring drive belt replacement are excessive wear, rib chunk-out, severe glazing, frayed cords or other conditions. Replace any drive belt exhibiting any of these conditions.

NOTE: When installing drive belt on pulley, make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.





Drive Belt, Serpentine—Except SHO
Removal

1. WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT TOOL DOES NOT SLIP FROM DRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT MAY OCCUR.
   Using a 15 mm socket or wrench on bolt attaching drive belt tensioner pulley, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise on 3.0L (2V) and 3.0L (2V) FF, rotate the drive belt tensioner counter clockwise on 3.0L (4V) to remove drive belt from pulleys. Make sure spring keeper engages into slot.
   
   
   Drive Belt Tensioner—3.0L (4V)
   
   
   
   
   

Installation

1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner).
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner as described under the removal procedure and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure spring keeper releases or improper belt tension will occur.
   
   
   Pulley, Routing—Accessory Drive Belt 3.0L (2V)/3.0L (2V) FF Engine
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 10300 Generator 2 6C348 Idler Pulley 3 3A674 Power Steering Pump 4 19703 A/C Compressor 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 8501 Water Pump 8 8620 Drive Belt
   
   Pulley, Routing—Accessory Drive Belt 3.0L (4V)
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 3A674 Power Steering Pump 2 8501 Water Pump 3 19703 A/C Compressor 4 8620 Drive Belt 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 10300 Generator

3.4L SHO Engine
Removal

1. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 04-04.
   

1. Remove the inner fender splash shield.
   

1. Remove the alternator shield.
   

1. WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE WRENCH DOES NOT SLIP FROMDRIVE BELT TENSIONER OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND DRIVE BELT MAY OCCUR.
   Using a 3/8 inch ratchet on the lifting lug, rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise (upward) and engage spring keeper. Remove drive belt from drive belt tensioner.
   

1. Lower vehicle.
   

1. Remove drive belt.
   

Installation

1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner ).
   

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner , as described under Removal procedure and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys. Make sure the spring keeper is released or improper belt tension will occur.
   

1. Install the alternator shield.
   

1. Install the inner fender splash shield.
   

1. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 04-04.
   
   
   Pulley Routing—Accessory Drive Belt, 3.4L SHO
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 2 6B217 (RH) Idler Pulley 3 19703 A/C Compressor 4 8620 Drive Belt 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 10346 Generator 8 6B217 (LH) Idler Pulley 9 6B217 (Center) Idler Pulley

Drive Belt, Water Pump
Removal

1. NOTE: If removal of the water pump drive pulley is required, refer to Section 03-03.
   
   Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand and remove drive belt from drive belt tensioner .
   

1. Remove drive belt from water pump drive pulley and water pump pulley.
   

Installation

1. Position drive belt onto water pump drive pulley and water pump pulley.
   

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise by hand and install drive belt over top of drive belt tensioner pulley. Make sure all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.
   
   
   Pulley Routing—Water Pump Drive Belt
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 2 6A312 Crankshaft Pulley 3 8501 Water Pump 4 8620 Drive Belt

ther is a pulley puller and installer tool for doing that..

Some Parts Stores Have A/C Bypas Belts you should call around

detach the cable from the negative terminal of the battery then loosen the 4 water pump pulley bolts be sure to do this before removing the drive belt then remove the drive belt, alternator, and remove accessory drive belts and idler assembly bolts loosen the hose clamp and detach the heater hose from the water pump and then remove bolts from water pump they around $36.00 at NAPA

Starting at the crankshaft pulley, and going clockwise, the belt leaves the crank pulley,
Goes around the tensioner,
Goes around the water pump
Goes around the alternator
Goes around the upper idler
Goes around the Power Steering pump
Goes around the air conditioner pulley
then goes back to the Crank pulley