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11 52 020 Removing and installing/replacing fan clutch (S52 / S54 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)

Special tools required: 

NOTE: For special tools, refer to ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

If necessary, remove air duct. See 13 72 001 REPLACING AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (M54)

NOTE: S54

Remove engine underguard and release fan cowl. See 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL M52TU / M54 AUTOMATIC WITH A/C SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Left-hand threads.

Using special tool 11 5 030, grip pulley and unfasten cap nut from water pump using special tool 11 5 040.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools 11 5 030 And 11 5 040
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If necessary, unfasten fan cowl. See 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL M52TU / M54 AUTOMATIC WITH A/C SYSTEM

Take the fan wheel with fan coupling off the water pump and remove.

Installation: 

Tighten down fan impeller using special tool 11 5 040.

Fig 2: Tightening Down Fan Impeller Using Special Tool 11 5 040
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Tightening torque, refer to 11 52 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

NOTE: When using special tool 11 5 040, 30 Nm on the torque wrench scale are equivalent to a tightening torque of 40 Nm.

Unfasten screws and detach fan from fan coupling.

Fig 3: Detaching Fan From Fan Coupling
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