11 52 020 Removing and installing or replacing fan coupling (M62): Installation

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Tighten down fan wheel using special tool 11 5 040.

For tightening torque, see 11 52 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES

NOTE: When using special tool 11 5 040, 30 N.m on the torque wrench scale are equivalent to a tightening torque of 40 N.m.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool 11 5 040

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Unfasten screws and detach fan from fan coupling.

Fig 2: Detaching Fan From Fan Coupling

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