11 52 020 Removing and installing or replacing fan clutch (S62)

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CAUTION: Left-hand threads.

Using special tool 11 5 050 brace against pulley and unfasten cap nut from water pump using special tool 11 5 040.

Fig 1: Removing Cap Nut

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Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump.

Installation:

Tighten down fan wheel using special tool 11 5 040.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool

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Tightening Torque, 40 Nm.

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

Unfasten screws and detach fan from fan coupling.

Fig 3: Detaching Fan From Fan Coupling

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