11 52 020 Removing and installing/replacing fan clutch (S52 / S54 / M52 / M52TU / M54 / M56)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - Z3 .

Special Tools Required:

11 5 030
11 5 040

If necessary, remove air duct.

Fig 1: Gripping Pulley Using Special Tool 11 5 030

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Important!

Left-hand threads.

Using special tool 11 5 030. Grip pulley and unfasten cap nut from water pump using special tool 11 5 040.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 11 5 040

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If necessary, unfasten fan cowl.

Take the fan wheel with fan coupling off the water pump and remove.

Installation:

Tighten down fan impeller using special tool 11 5 040.

Tightening torque, refer to 11 52 1AZ in FAN .

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

Fig 3: Locating Fan To Fan Coupling Screws

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Unfasten screws and detach fan from fan coupling.