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Fan Clutch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Cooling System - Overheats/High Coolant Temperature

NO: 07-05-97

GROUP: Cooling

DATE: Nov. 14, 1997

SUBJECT: 
High Coolant Temperatures Or Overheating With Snowplow Attached

MODELS: 
1994 - 1997 (BR) Ram Truck

NOTE

THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 5.9L 4X4 VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO APRIL 25, 1997 (0425XX) WITH SNOWPLOW PREP SALES CODE
AHD.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Engine overheats or exhibits high coolant temperatures during highway operation with a snowplow blade attached to the vehicle.

NOTE

THIS CONDITION CAN ALSO OCCUR ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH SNOWPLOWS WITHOUT SNOWPLOW PREP
PACKAGE AHD.

DISCUSSION:

If a customer describes the above condition, perform the Repair Procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:

1

5202S837AA

Fan Drive, Viscous

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves replacing the viscous fan drive with an improved part for snowplow applications.

NOTE

INSTALLATION OF THE IMPROVED VISCOUS FAN DRIVE WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN TO OPERATE MORE OFTEN.

1.

Replace the fan drive with p/n 52028837AA. Follow the applicable procedures in the service manual for the vehicle you are working on.

2.

After installing the new fan drive, start the engine and operate it at 2000 rpm for 2 minutes to pump fluid into the new drive assembly.

POLICY: Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:

Labor Operation No:

07-20-15-96

0.5 Hrs.

FAILURE CODE:

P8 - New Part

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