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Installation Procedure

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CAUTION: 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.
    Fig 1: Installing Fan Clutch To Fan Blade
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  1. Install the fan clutch onto the fan blade.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the fan clutch bolts

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  4. Fig 2: View Of Fan Assembly Removed
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  5. Install the fan assembly.
  6. Fig 3: Using Special Tools For Fan Clutch
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  7. Install the J 46406  to the fan clutch. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut clockwise to 56 N.m (41 lb ft).

  8. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (w/o RPO M74)  or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (w/RPO M74)  or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (w/RPO HP2) .