Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the cooling fan and shroud from the vehicle. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (L61) or Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (L66) or Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LAT) .
- Place a scribe mark (3) on the fan (2) hub and the motor shaft (1).
- Remove the fan retaining clip (1) from the motor shaft (2).
- Discard fan retaining clip (1).
- Remove the fan (1) from the motor (2).
IMPORTANT:
The fan and motor assembly is a balanced assembly. Be sure to mark the relationship of the fan to the motor shaft to ensure the balance is maintained.