Cooling Fan & Viscous Fan Clutch: Notes

CAUTION: If the viscous fan drive is replaced because of mechanical damage, the cooling fan blades should also be inspected. Inspect for fatigue cracks, loose blades, or loose rivets (if equipped) that could have resulted from excessive vibration. Replace fan blade assembly if any of these conditions are found. Also inspect water pump bearing and shaft assembly for any related damage due to a viscous fan drive malfunction.

NOTE: During procedure number(s) and letter(s) in parentheses correspond to number(s) and letter(s) inside the illustration(s).

NOTE: For special tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS .