With the proper hand tools, this can be done without removing the radiator. One must be patient and being a contortionist would help. The fan cowl can be release so as to get access and the fan turned periodically to position the fasteners. Do not release the fan belt as you can use it to hold fan pulley in place while loosening fasteners. Push on belt when trying to loosen faster to stop pulley from turning. Bump the starter to turn to get access to the next fastener. Remove coil wire to prevent firing or starting engine.
Hey Colma==It is a fan clutch not vice versa. It is between the water pump and the fan. Simply get a new one and it eill be easier as to how you will go about thking the assenbly off of the water pump then separating the fan and clutch. GoodluckJoe
you might need to replase your fan clutch
mack fan clutch has left hand thread.i have changed them out before, hope that helps you
check the fan clutch
Generally if it is a thread on fan clutch, yes.Generally if it is a thread on fan clutch, yes.
You have to take the rad right out and you'll have a lot more room.
you need to rent a 'clutch fan removal tool' as regular wrenches are too thick.....Serpentine belt engines have a standard thread while v belt engines have reverse threads
you have to have fan clutch wrenches
Remove the fan itself then remove the clutch from the fan
The oil can cause the fan clutch to slip against the fan clutch plate. The slipping will wear out the fan clutch plate.
If it is an electric fan, NO. If it is a mechanical fan test it to see. If you can turn the fan by hand with the engine not running it has a clutch.
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