Usually replacement is required if overheating is occurring during idle,but you should change the thermostat first,make sure the drive belt is good as well as tight.If idle is too slow under load,this will also cause this symtom,low idle speed with air conditioning on will aggravate this problem as well.
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HI, The first question I need to know is, have you removed the fan yet? And why do you want to remove the clutch? Are you trying to replace the fan/clutch assy? If you have not removed the fan/clutch then here's how to get that out. First drain the cooling system so the coolant is below the upper radiator hose. Take the upper hose off of the radiator. remove all of the fan shroud retaining fasteners. Loosen all of the fan/clutch mounting fasteners. remove the water pump drive belt. Remove the fan/clutch mounting fasteners, then lift the fan/clutch and fan shroud out together. Then remove the clutch however you can. Reverse what you did to replace everything and replace the coolant. This could be a good time to replace all your coolant if it hasn't been done for as while. Good luck and if you need more help, we hope you'll clarify your question. Steve H.
Usually there are 4 nuts holding the clutch and fan on to the water pump shaft. Just pull the nuts, remove the fan clutch and replace it.
What is the problem? Do you want to replace fan or fan clutch?
How to remove fan clutch on 2003 ford explorer
the fan clutch is built into the water pump,it cant be separated,you have to replace the water pump.
fan clutch screws off water pump fan pump has left hand thread so to remove you need to turn clockwise
Remove the fan belt, by loosening the tensioner pulley. Remove the fan clutch with the retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new fan clutch.
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how do you remove a fan clutch from a 2004 volkswagon passat 2.8 motor
It requires a 36mm wrench and a spanner/holding device. The fan clutch unscrews counter clockwise.
P0483 radiator fan speed incorrect. You need to replace the fan clutch.
Some indications you need to have the fan clutch replaced are an engine that overheats and too much play in the clutch fan. Another clue is if the fan blade freezes up or if the thermal spring is loose or worn out.