Fan Clutch: Service and Repair

Fan Clutch Replacement

Tools Required
J 41240 Fan Clutch Wrench

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the upper fan shroud.

Important: To maintain a balanced fan assembly, align the yellow paint mark on the fan clutch hub with the yellow paint mark on the water pump hub.

2. Remove the fan clutch from the coolant pump using J 41240
1. Install J 41240-1 into the water pump access holes.
2. With J 41240-2 secure on the fan clutch nut, hold J 41240-1 firmly in place while turning J 41240-2 counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the fan and the fan clutch as an assembly.




4. Remove the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L, RWD w/ AC).




5. Remove the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L RWD w/o AC).




6. Remove the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/ AC).




7. Remove the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/o AC).
8. Remove the fan from the clutch.


Installation Procedure




1. Install the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L w/ AC).
Tighten the screws to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).




2. Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L w/o AC).
Tighten the screws to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).




3. Install the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/ AC).
Tighten the screws to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).




4. Install the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/o AC).
Tighten the screws to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).




5. Install the fan clutch to the coolant pump pulley using the J 41240.
6. Install the attaching nuts.
7. Install the upper fan shroud.