Fan Clutch

CoryCD8 · June 28, 2006

My fan clutch was stuck so I went and bought one from the Zone. I used the haynes manual. Well I was doing what they said, Hold the pulley bolt while using the special service tool, loosen the fan clutch nut. Well It didn't work and I tried forever. Any ideas on how to get this off?

Pics below

03TRAILEXT · June 29, 2006

If you need the pictures, I will need some time to e-mail them to you. This is the text version.

Good luck

Document ID# 179324

1998 Chevrolet/Geo S10 Pickup - 4WD

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fan Clutch Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 41240 Fan Clutch Wrench

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

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.

Remove the fan clutch from the coolant pump using J 41240 .

Install J 41240-1 into the water pump access holes.

With J 41240-2 secure on the fan clutch nut, hold J 41240-1 firmly in place while turning J 41240-2 counter-clockwise.

Remove the fan and the fan clutch as an assembly.

Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L, RWD w/AC).

Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L, RWD w/o AC).

Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/AC).

Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/o AC).

Remove the fan from the clutch.

Installation Procedure

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.

Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting (4.3L all and 2.2L w/AC). Tighten

Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting (2.2L w/o AC). Tighten

Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

Install the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/AC). Tighten

Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

Install the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/o AC). Tighten

Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

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

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

Install the attaching nuts.

CoryCD8 · July 7, 2006

If you need the pictures, I will need some time to e-mail them to you. This is the text version.

Good luck

Document ID# 179324

1998 Chevrolet/Geo S10 Pickup - 4WD

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fan Clutch Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 41240 Fan Clutch Wrench

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

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.

Remove the fan clutch from the coolant pump using J 41240 .

Install J 41240-1 into the water pump access holes.

With J 41240-2 secure on the fan clutch nut, hold J 41240-1 firmly in place while turning J 41240-2 counter-clockwise.

Remove the fan and the fan clutch as an assembly.

Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L, RWD w/AC).

Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L, RWD w/o AC).

Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/AC).

Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/o AC).

Remove the fan from the clutch.

Installation Procedure

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.

Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting (4.3L all and 2.2L w/AC). Tighten

Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting (2.2L w/o AC). Tighten

Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

Install the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/AC). Tighten

Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

Install the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L w/o AC). Tighten

Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

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

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

Install the attaching nuts.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

The Pics would be great! [email protected] Thanks

nitro882 · July 7, 2006

CoryCD8

all you need to do it put a big wrench( a big cresent fits them good) on the fan clutch, put a cheater pipe on it so it clears the fan and give it a whack with a hammer to break it free. I have done a few of those and thats all it has ever taken to get one off.

CoryCD8 · July 9, 2006

CoryCD8
all you need to do it put a big wrench( a big cresent fits them good) on the fan clutch, put a cheater pipe on it so it clears the fan and give it a whack with a hammer to break it free. I have done a few of those and thats all it has ever taken to get one off.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I went to autozone and got the sst and even put a breaker bar on it and still couldn't get it. I tried to hammer it but nothing. Plus the pulley wouldn't stay still enough.

03TRAILEXT · July 17, 2006

Sorry for the long delay, I was away.

The manauls just shows the direction of the bolts.

But as you notice at the top of the service manual page I posted, you'll need the special wrench.

454HO · April 12, 2010

CoryCD8
all you need to do it put a big wrench( a big cresent fits them good) on the fan clutch, put a cheater pipe on it so it clears the fan and give it a whack with a hammer to break it free. I have done a few of those and thats all it has ever taken to get one off.

this worked for me today .

Thank you