11 52 020 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fan Clutch (N73)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE- SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

11 5 040
11 5 050

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove radiator cover.
Remove engine cover.

Detach fan wheel with special tools 11 5 050 and 11 5 040 (union nut) from water pump.

IMPORTANT: Left-hand threads.

Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 52 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove fan clutch in conjunction with fan cowl. Refer to 17 11 031 REPLACING FAN COWL (N73) .

Installation:

Set 30 N.m. when using special tool 11 5 040.

Fig 1: Detaching Fan Wheel From Water Pump With Special Tools

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Unfasten screws and detach fan from fan coupling.

Fig 2: Locating Fan To Fan Coupling Retaining Screws

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Assemble engine.

Check function of fan clutch.