1st post - Water pump question

[BamaPanda]

Good day to all.
I need a question or two answered about changing my water pump, if someone could help.
Truck is a 98 Ranger XLT; 3.0.
I understand that the air compressor on the drivers side has to be lifted to get to a hidden bolt on the pump.
I pulled the two bolts facing up on the side of the compressor; then got two out of the front. There is one more and I have to remove the belt tensioner to get to it. Therein lies the question (s).
The bolt in the center of the tensioner seems to be 8mm (not the bigger bolt in the wheel the belt rolls on).
Since it is so small I don't want to break or strip it.
Is this the right bolt, to start with?
Is it right threaded, just coming out normally?

Thanks,
Andy Smith
Talladega, AL

 

[Tbars4]

....This may be of some help...
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528018ebf7

 

[BamaPanda]

Thanks for the link. It helped me gain a bit of insight, but most of what I had to do was just search it out.
There are bolts in hidden places for sure that hold that air cond; power steering bracket. Finally found the last two on the side of the motor down below on that side.
Oh ..the bolt in the center of the belt tensioner was 8mm deep well and came right out.

Thanks again..