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Fan Replacement Fan Blade

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38425 Fan Hub Wrench

Notice: If a fan blade is bent or damaged, do not repair and use the damaged part. Replace a bent or damaged fan assembly with a new fan assembly. Using a fan with a different diameter, pitch, number of blades, or type of blade material may effect the cooling efficiency, performance and engine noise level.

Inspect the hub and the drive components if a fan assembly fails.

A fan assembly may fail due to an imbalance in the hub. The blades may not be the cause.

  1. Tilt the cab.
  2. Refer to Cab Tilting in General Information.

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

  4. Object Number: 300348  Size: SH

    Important: The fan clutch (2) has a left hand thread and must be rotated clockwise for removal.

  5. Position wrench on shaft flats.
  6. Insert the J 38425 onto the fan hub.
  7. Remove the fan (1) and the fan clutch (2).
  8. Remove the following components:
  9. • The fan blade (1) to fan clutch bolts
    • The washers
  10. Remove the fan blade (1) from the fan clutch (2).
  11. Inspect the belts and the pulley for the following conditions:
  12. • Cracks
    • Distortion
    • Other damage
  13. Replace the above components as necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 198926  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan (1) to the fan clutch (2).
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the fan blade to fan clutch bolts and the washers.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fan to fan clutch bolts to 21 N·m (16 lb ft).

  5. Install the fan (1) and the fan clutch (2).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the fan clutch nut to 145 N·m (107 lb ft).

  7. Connect the negative battery cable.
  8. Lower the cab.

Fan Replacement Fan Clutch

Tools Required

J 38425 Fan Hub Wrench

  1. Tilt the cab.
  2. Refer to Cab Tilting in General Information.

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the fan and the fan clutch.
  5. Refer to Fan Replacement .


    Object Number: 300348  Size: SH
  6. Remove the following components:
  7. • The fan blade to fan clutch bolts
    • The washers
  8. Remove the fan blade (1) from the fan clutch (2).
  9. Inspect all of the components for smooth surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 198926  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan (1) to the fan clutch (2).
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the following components:
  4. • The fan blade to fan clutch bolts

    Tighten
    Tighten the fan to fan clutch bolts to 21 N·m (16 lb ft).

    • The washers
  5. Install the following components:
  6. • The fan (1)
    • The fan clutch (2)
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.
  8. Lower the cab.