Radiator Fan: Removal

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Detach coolant line from lower radiator shroud.

The radiator fan assembly is attached (threaded) to the water pump hub shaft. See Fig 1. Remove the fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly from the water pump by turning the mounting nut counterclockwise as viewed from the front. Threads on the radiator fan drive are RIGHT-HAND. A 36 mm Fan Wrench should be used to prevent pulley from rotating. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: RADIATOR FAN

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1 - VISCOUS CLUTCH

2 - COUNTERHOLDER

3 - CLUTCH BOLT

4 - FAN BOLT

5 - FAN

Remove radiator fan shroud and radiator fan. See Fig 1.

NOTE: Store the viscous fan clutch in the upright position. DO NOT place down flat.