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Viscous Radiator Fan Clutch - Removal






RADIATOR VISCOUS FAN





1. Remove the air filter housing assemblyAir Cleaner - Removal.
2. Using Tool 6958 and Adapter pins 8346 (1), remove the fan/viscous fan drive assembly from the water pump. Do not attempt to remove the fan/viscous fan drive assembly from vehicle at this time.
3. Position the fan/fan drive assembly in the radiator shroud.
4. Remove the two shroud mounting screws.
5. Remove the radiator shroud and fan drive assembly.
6. After removing fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly, do not place the viscous fan drive in horizontal position. If stored horizontally, silicone fluid in the viscous fan drive could drain into its bearing assembly and contaminate lubricant.
7. Remove the four bolts securing the fan blade assembly to the viscous fan drive.