Radiator Cooling Fan Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove upper radiator crossmember.
2. Disconnect fan motor electrical connector.






3. Remove fasteners attaching fan module to radiator .
4. Remove fan module.

FAN SERVICE
There are no repairs to be made to the fan. If the fan is warped, cracked, or otherwise damaged, it must be replaced with only the recommended part for adequate strength, performance and safety.






1. To remove fan from motor shaft, bench support the motor and motor shaft, while removing the fan retaining clip, so that the shaft and motor will not be damaged by excessive force. Surface burr removal may be required to remove fan from motor shaft. Do not permit the fan blades to touch the bench.
2. To install fan on motor shaft, slide the fan over shaft. Support motor and shaft as above while installing fan retaining clip.

FAN SHROUD
All vehicles have fan shrouds to improve fan air flow efficiency.
The shroud supports the electric fan motor and fan.

FAN MOTOR SERVICE
1. Remove the motor fasteners from support. Remove motor from support.
2. Reverse the above procedure for Installation. Tighten fan motor fasteners to 5 Nm (45 inch lbs.).

INSTALLATION
1. Install fan module to radiator. Tighten shroud to radiator fasteners to 7.5 Nm (65 inch lbs.).
2. Connect fan motor lead.
3. Install upper radiator crossmember.