A4 Sedan L4-1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1997)
Fan Blade: Service and Repair
Bearing for viscous fan in mounting bracket, removing and installing
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Lock carrier in service position, See: Body and Frame/Lock Carrier/Service and Repair/Procedures
Special tools and equipment
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Hex nut from 3301 assembly tool
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Extractor pipe from 3350 installation device
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3367 press out tool for viscous clutch fan bearing bushing
Removing
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Remove ribbed belt. See: Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Ribbed Belt, Removing and
Installing
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Remove viscous fan (together with belt pulley), Refer to Drive Belt, Service and Repair, V-belt and ribbed belt, routing overview, See,Fig. 1. See:
Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/V-Belt and Ribbed Belt, Routing Overview
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Remove circlip (arrow) from bearing bushing.
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Pull bearing from bracket using hex nut from 3301 assembly tool, bolt from 3367 press out tool for viscous fan bearing bushing and 3350 extractor
pipe.
Installing
Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following: