Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra, 2009 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2009 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not use or attempt to repair a damaged cooling fan assembly. Replace damaged fans with new assemblies. An unbalanced cooling fan could fly apart causing personal injury and property damage.
- Install the fan clutch onto the fan blade.
- Install the fan clutch bolts
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Install the fan and engine cooling fan shroud assembly to the fan hub.
- Use a J 46406
on the fan clutch hub nut (2) to install a long pry bar to the fan clutch hub (1). See Special Tools .
Tighten: Tighten the nut clockwise to 56 N.m (41 lb ft).
- Position the engine cooling fan shroud on the 3 mounting brackets (1).
- Install the bolts. Loosely tighten the top mounting bolt at the oil filler neck.
- Center the engine cooling fan shroud to the fan blade in 3 places (1).
- Make sure the orientation of the cooling fan shroud (1) and rubber seal (2) are installed correctly
- Fully tighten the 3 engine cooling fan shroud bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (LMM Diesel) or Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (Mechanical) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
.
NOTE:
Maintain a 6 mm (0.25 in) minimum clearance at all 3 places.
NOTE:
Improper installation could cause damage to the fan and shroud while vehicle is in service.