Fan Clutch Test - Minimum Speed Requirement
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- Use a suitable marker to mark the coolant pump pulley and one of the fan blades.
- Make sure the A/C is OFF, if equipped.
- Start the engine and run it at approximately 2, 000 rpm for 5 minutes or until there is a noticeable reduction in fan noise to allow the fan clutch to go into disengaged mode.
- Aim a laser photo tachometer at the coolant pump pulley. Run the engine to achieve 3, 000 rpm at the coolant pump or fan pulley.
- With the coolant pump pulley at 3, 000 rpm, aim the laser photo tachometer at the fan blade. Monitor and record fan speed.
- The fan blade speed must be less than the specified rpm at 3, 000 rpm coolant pump pulley rpm. Refer to the Specifications table for correct fan speed.
- Turn the engine OFF.
- If the fan blade speed was greater than specified, install a new fan clutch.
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.