Fan Shroud: Service and Repair

Radiator, Cooling Fan and Shroud





Special Tool(s)

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If servicing the cooling fan shroud or radiator, drain the cooling system.





3. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.





4. Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated.





5. Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated.

Item 10: A/C Tube Removal Note





1. If equipped, detach the A/C tube from the retainers.

Item 11: Transmission Cooler Lines Removal Note





1. NOTE: If equipped, remove the safety retainer from the connector.

Disconnect the cooler line.
^ If equipped, use the special tool to disconnect the quick coupler.
^ If equipped, loosen and remove the screw clamp from the hose.

Item 12: Radiator Fan Shroud Screw Removal Note
1. Not all vehicles will have these radiator fan shroud screws. If vehicle is equipped with these screws, please discard them.

Item 15: Cooling Fan Removal Note

1. CAUTION: Cardboard must be placed against the radiator when removing the cooling fan. Failure to follow these procedures can result in damage to the vehicle.

Place a piece of cardboard against the radiator to prevent damage while removing the cooling fan.





2. Using the special tools, remove the fan blade and the clutch assembly.

Item 19: Radiator Bracket Bolt Removal Note
1. If necessary, remove the radiator brackets.

Item 21: A/C Condenser Support Bracket Bolt Removal Note





1. If necessary, remove the condenser brackets.

Item 22: Radiator Removal Note

1. NOTE: It will be necessary to lift the radiator assembly up off the mounts and set it on the frame in order to separate the A/C condenser from the radiator.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Remove the radiator up off the mounts and set it on the frame.





2. Remove the left inner air deflector from the A/C condenser.





3. Remove the right inner air deflector from the A/C condenser.





4. CAUTION: Do not allow the A/C condenser to hang freely or damage to the A/C lines could occur.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

Using mechanics wire, support both sides of the A/C condenser.





5. NOTE: It is not necessary to evacuate the A/C system. The A/C condenser can remain in the vehicle.

NOTE: It will be necessary to lift the A/C condenser up off the lower support. Move the A/C condenser toward the front of the vehicle.

Remove the radiator and transmission cooler as an assembly and place it on a bench.





6. Remove the bolts and the transmission cooler.





7. Remove the splash shield pin-type retainers.





8. Disconnect the hose.





9. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

Remove the four bolts and the bracket.

Item 15: Cooling Fan Installation Note

1. CAUTION: Cardboard must be placed against the radiator when removing the cooling fan. Failure to follow these procedures can result in damage to the vehicle.

Place a piece of cardboard against the radiator to prevent damage while removing the cooling fan.





2. Using the special tools, remove the fan blade and the clutch assembly.

Item 9: Lower Degas Bottle Hose Installation Note
1. Secure the lower degas bottle hose in the clip on the lower cooling fan shroud.