11 52 020 Removing and installing or replacing fan clutch (N62)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

11 5 040
11 5 050

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.

Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump.

Fig 1: Removing Fan Wheel With Fan Coupling

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Installation:

Tighten down fan impeller using special tool 11 5 040.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 52 1AZ in ENGINE - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

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 2: Identifying Open-Ended Spanner

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Release screws, detach fan from fan clutch.

Fig 3: Identifying Fan To Fan Clutch Retaining Screws

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