Auto Zone or any parts store that loans tools should have a fan clutch tool. it holds the pulley while you loosen the fan clutch nut
-drain coolent -remove serpentine belt -remove clutch fan -remove rad hose going to water pump -unbolt and remove water pump
The pad on the clutch is getting low
Remove the shroud and the fan. loosen the clutch bolts .... not always easy. We have more detailed instructions at our enthusiasts website. www.trailvoy.com
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Removal of the cooling fan on a 2002 GMC Sonoma 4.3l begins with disconnecting the battery, removing the wiring harness to the fan, and taking off the protective shroud. The fan can then be unbolted from the frame and removed.
the water pump on the 4.3L vortec is easy. there are four bolt holding the water pump in place. these bolt hold your fan clutch also. the water pump and fan system.are built as one. remove these bolts and you are ready to change your water pump.
same as bleeding the air in the clutch line for any other car -stab the air.
remove the bolts buddy.... lol
Consult www.trailvoy.com for a detailed "how to" on this very common problem with early model years. Basically remove fan shroud, fan, then the clutch. A special tool is available for rent or borrow (most auto parts stores) to help remove the clutch. be sur eto get the newest part number available. #25790869
I brought my Sonoma in for this this morning and my quote was $1900 for the whole deal. $1900 was my quote for my clutch, this is from a Chevy dealer service deaprtment. I have not seen the breakdown of parts and labor.
Remove the front grill to access the headlights.
No, a 95 GMC Sonoma does not use a timing belt on it. The 95 GMC Sonoma uses a timing chain on it.