ENGINE COOLING FAN DRONE ON ENGINES WITH OR WITHOUT A/C. GMC Truck GMC K Pickup

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988 C/K WITH 4.3L (VIN CODE Z) 5.0L (VIN CODE H), AND 5.7L (VIN CODE K) ENGINES WITH OR WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING (A/C)

Some 1988 C/K trucks with 4.3L, 5.OL, and 5.7L engines with or without air conditioning may experience a "drone" noise caused by the fan shroud vibrating. The drone is usually most pronounced at or just above idle. On units equipped with air conditioning, this bulletin applies to only those vehicles experiencing a drone with the air conditioning in the OFF position.

If this condition is encountered, it can be repaired by replacing the fan clutch. Use the procedures in Section 6B-Engine Cooling for fan replacement.

Part Number Description Application Quantity

22073415* Clutch - Fan C/K 1,2,3 with 4.3L, 1 5.OL, 5.7L without A/C/ KC4/VO1/VO2

22068662 Clutch - Fan C/K 1,2,3 with 5.OL with 1 GU2/GU4/GU6 and KC4/VOl V02/A/C

22073409** Clutch - Fan C/K 1,2,3 with 5.OL with 1 GT4/GT5 and KC4/VOI/VO2/A/C

C/K 1,2,3 with 4.3L, 5.7L 1 with GT4/GT5 and KC4/VO1/ V02/A/C

22073403*** Clutch - Fan C/K 1,2,3 - 4.3L with GU2/ 1 GU4/GU6 and KC4/VO1/VO2/A/C - 5.7L with GU4/ 1 GU6 and KC4/VOI/VO2/A/C

* P/N 15548580 or P/N 22054876 can be used optionally with p/n 22073415.

** P/N 15550738 or P/N 22008968 can be used optionally with P/N 22073409.

*** P/N 15548575 or P/N 22008956 can be used optionally with P/N 22073403

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