Cooling Fan - 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

NOTE: The fan, fan clutch and shroud must be removed and installed together due to insufficient clearance to remove them separately.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
Disconnect and position the radiator upper hose and the overflow hose from the radiator aside.

Fig 1: Radiator Upper Hose & Overflow Hose

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NOTE: The coolant hose must be mounted in the lower hole and power steering hose in the upper hole or damage to the hoses may occur.

Disconnect the coolant degas bottle and power steering hose from the shroud.

Fig 2: Coolant Hose & Power Steering Hose

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Vehicles with 4.6L, 5.4L engine

NOTE: The clutch assembly nut has a right-hand thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.

Using the special tools, loosen the fan clutch.

Fig 3: Fan Clutch Assembly Nut - 4.6L, 5.4L

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Vehicles with 6.8L engine

NOTE: The clutch assembly nut has a right-hand thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.

Using the special tools, loosen the fan clutch.

Fig 4: Fan Clutch Assembly Nut - 6.8L

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All vehicles

Carefully rotate the fan and fan clutch assembly counterclockwise until the assembly is free from the coolant pump. Place the fan and fan clutch into the shroud opening.
Disconnect the lower radiator hose retaining clamp from the shroud.

Fig 5: Lower Radiator Hose Retaining Clamp

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If equipped, disconnect the underbody splash shield from the shroud.

Fig 6: Identifying Push Pin Retainers And Splash Shield

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NOTE: Use extreme care when removing or installing the fan, fan clutch and shroud. Failure to do so will cause damage to the radiator.

Remove the mounting bolts and the fan, fan clutch and shroud.

Fig 7: Fan Shroud Bolts

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If servicing the fan blade assembly or clutch, remove the 4 bolts and separate the cooling fan from the clutch.