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Cooling System: Service Precautions


To prevent silicone fluid from draining into fan drive bearing, do not store or place drive unit on bench with rear of shaft pointing downward.
The removal procedure for the fan clutch assembly is generally the same. Merely unfasten the unit from the water pump and remove the assembly from vehicle.
The coil spring type fan clutch cannot be disassembled, serviced or repaired. If it does not function properly it must be replaced with a new unit.