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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Do not use or attempt to repair a damaged cooling fan assembly. Replace damaged fans with new assemblies. An unbalanced cooling fan could fly apart causing personal injury and property damage.

  1. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 42910  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fan clutch to the coolant pump drive pulley attaching nuts using J-41240 fan clutch wrench.
  4. Separate the fan clutch assembly from the coolant pump drive pulley.
  5. Remove the fan and the fan clutch as an assembly.

  6. Object Number: 42875  Size: SH
  7. Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L w/o AC).

  8. Object Number: 42877  Size: SH
  9. Remove the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L and 2.2L w/AC).
  10. Remove the fan from the clutch.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 42875  Size: SH
  1. Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting (2.2L w/o AC).

  2. Object Number: 42877  Size: SH
  3. Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting (4.3L and 2.2L w/AC).
  4. Attach the fan to the clutch with the attaching screws.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

    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.

    Important: To maintain a balanced fan assembly, align the yellow paint mark on the fan clutch hub with the yellow paint mark on the water pump hub.

  6. Install the fan clutch to the coolant pump pulley using the J-41240 fan clutch wrench.

  7. Object Number: 42910  Size: SH
  8. Install the attaching nuts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 24 N·m (17 lb ft).

  10. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .