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Removal Procedure

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.
  1. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement (Upper)  or Fan Shroud Replacement (Lower) .
  2. Install the J 41240  and J 41240-5A  .
    Fig 1: Installing J 41240 & J 41240-5A
    G01600903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the fan blade and clutch.
    Fig 2: Removing Fan Blade & Clutch
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  4. Lay the fan blade and clutch face down on a workbench.
  5. Remove the fan clutch bolts from the rear of the fan blade.
  6. Separate the fan clutch from the fan blade.
    Fig 3: Removing Fan & Fan Clutch Bolts
    G01600905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.