Since There is no tensioner pulley you have to loosen your alternator.
Are you sure it is the A/C Compressor and not the power steering pump? LS400, SC 300 and SC 400 are known to have power steering pump issues that leak onto the compressor causing ac compressor failure. Replace the pump as soon as you see a leak.
Check the fluid first
Remove the power steering pump bracket. It can be done without dropping the rack.
How long will it take to replace a belt tensioner unit and serpentine belt in a lexus 1996 sc300?
Yes, ..96 have power steerings No not all 1996 Ford Fiestas have power steering!
1996 dodge ram 5.9 power steering pully removal?
You will need to remove the power steering pump pulley. Once that is off you will see the three bolts that pass from the front of the block to the pump body.
Think you mean power steering. Leak will usually be in a hose, coupling or pump. Replace the item that is leaking.
No, you don't have to remove the power steering pump to remove water pump. You do have to loosen the 2 screws that hold the power steering pump and then move power steering pump about an inch or so, so you can have access to some of the screws that hold the water pump on.
under the power steering pump, left hand lower side off engine, while under the hood facing the engine.
A 1996 Ram uses regular power steering fluid of any brand.