Fan Clutch Test - Maximum Speed Requirement
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- Use a suitable marker to mark the coolant pump pulley and one of the fan blades.
- Block off areas on each side of the radiator in the engine compartment, the front of the radiator grille and the bumper. Close the hood. This raises the temperature of the air striking the fan clutch and should cause the fan blade to operate at maximum speed.
- Place the climate control function selector switch in the MAX A/C position and the blower motor switch in the HI position, if equipped.
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WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan blade has been examined for possible cracks and separation. A damaged fan can separate during operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.NOTE: Do not open the hood to check the coolant pump pulley temperature. This lowers the temperature of the air reaching the fan clutch and voids the test. Aim the infrared thermometer through the wheel well or from under the vehicle.
Start the engine and run it at approximately 2, 000 RPM until normal operating temperature has been achieved. Using an infrared thermometer, monitor the coolant pump pulley. Run the engine until the coolant pump pulley is at least 96°C (205°F).
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NOTE: Do not open the hood to check the coolant pump pulley or fan blade speed. This lowers the temperature of the air reaching the fan clutch and voids the test. Aim the laser photo tachometer through the wheel well or from under the vehicle.
Aim a laser photo tachometer at the coolant pump pulley. Run the engine to achieve 3, 000 RPM at the coolant pump pulley.
- With the coolant pump pulley at 3, 000 RPM, aim the laser photo tachometer at the fan blade. Monitor and record fan blade speed.
- The fan blade speed must be greater than the specified RPM at 3, 000 RPM coolant pump pulley RPM. Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS table for correct fan speed.
- Open the hood and allow the engine to idle momentarily to lower engine temperature. Turn the engine off and remove the blocks from the radiator, grille and bumper.
- If the fan blade speed is less than specified, install a new fan clutch.