To remove the clutch fan on these Fords you will need to get a specialized tool from your local auto parts store. This tool allows to hold the water pump retaining bolts, then use a 1 7/8 wrench on the clutch fan. Check your belt routing label. This will tell you if your fan clutch is left hand thread.
you have to have fan clutch wrenches
How to remove fan clutch on 2003 ford explorer
You need to rent or buy a fan clutch removal tool kit. you need to remove the fan and clutch as one before you can separate the fan from the clutch.
to remove a clutch fan on a ford, you need special tools . also fan thread is left hand thread ,so you unscrew it clockwise
Remove the fan itself then remove the clutch from the fan
by use of fan cluthc wrench ( air hammer)
remove fan clutch and belt then bolts to pump recomend buying hanes or chilton manual at local parts store about $20.00 will have steps and pic's some times
remove the bolts holding it to the water pump pulley, then wiggle the fan out under neath the radiator hose ( or take it off if you like) there will be 4 bolts on the front of the fan holding on the fan clutch. good luck!
Some vans don't hav a fan clutch but electric fans. If yours does have one, simply remove the 4 bolts holding the fan on then take the bolts out of the clutch. If it has just one big nut a special tool is required.
AnswerTo remove the clutch fan, undo the bolts that hold it on. Then take a puller and pull it of the shaft. Then you can get at the water pump. Also remember that the fan shroud has to come out first. A fan clutch wrench set would help you.
First remove the accessory drive belt- then loosen the large nut that attaches the fan clutch assembly to the water pump pulley being careful to loosen the nut clock wise not counter clockwise (It is a left handed thread)-now you can remove the fan to clutch bolts so you can separate the clutch assembly from the fan.
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.