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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Press the 5 position retaining tabs and rotate the lower cooling fan shroud upward until the position retainer tab locks into position.
    Fig 1: Locating Position Retaining Tabs
    G06779435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Detach the 2 lower radiator hose assembly retainers and position the lower radiator hose assembly aside.
  4. Remove the 4 nuts and position the stabilizer bar downward.
    • To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  5. Using the Fan Pulley Holding Wrench and the Fan Clutch Nut Wrench, remove the fan and fan clutch from the coolant pump pulley.
    • To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Removing Fan And Fan Clutch From Coolant Pump Pulley Using Fan Pulley Holding Wrench And Fan Clutch Nut Wrench
    G06138552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If servicing the cooling fan or the cooling fan clutch, remove the 4 bolts and separate the cooling fan from the cooling fan clutch.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.