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11 52 020 Removing and installing/replacing fan clutch (M57T2)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Do not damage radiator fins.
The fan clutch is secured to the water pump with a left-hand thread.

To release fan impeller:

Installation: 

Tightening torque, see 11 52 1AZ in FAN .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (11 5 040)
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Installation: 

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

Attach special tool, as illustrated, to torque wrench.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool On Torque Wrench Scale
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Release screws.

Detach fan impeller from fan clutch.

Fig 3: Locating Fan Clutch Screws
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