Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
Radiator Cooling Fan: Removal and Replacement
Radiator Fan - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Partially drain the cooling system See: Service and Repair.
2. Remove the upper radiator hose.
3. Remove the air filter housing assemblySee: Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Air Filter Element/Service and
Repair/Removal.
4. Using Tool 6958 and adapter pins 8346 (1), remove fan/viscous fan drive assembly from water pump. Do not attempt to remove fan/viscous fan
drive assembly from vehicle at this time.
5. Position the fan/fan drive assembly in the radiator shroud.
6. Remove the two shroud mounting screws.
7. Remove the radiator shroud and fan drive assembly.
8. After removing fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly, do not place viscous fan drive in horizontal position. If stored horizontally, silicone fluid in
the viscous fan drive could drain into its bearing assembly and contaminate lubricant.
9. Remove four bolts securing fan blade assembly to viscous fan drive.
Radiator Fan - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install fan blade assembly to viscous fan drive. Tighten bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
