RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1998)
Fan Blade: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION: If the viscous fan drive is replaced because of mechanical damage, the cooling fan blades should also be inspected. Inspect for
fatigue cracks, loose blades, or loose rivets that could have resulted from excessive vibration. Replace fan blade assembly if any of these
conditions are found. Also inspect water pump bearing and shaft assembly for any related damage due to a viscous fan drive malfunction.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
2. Remove throttle cable at top of fan shroud.
3. All Except 8.0L V-10 Engine: unsnap coolant reserve/overflow tank from fan shroud and lay aside. The tank is held to shroud with T-shaped slots.
Do not disconnect hose or drain coolant from tank.
Fan Blade/Viscous Fan Drive-Gas Engines-Typical
4. The thermal viscous fan drive/fan blade assembly is attached (threaded) to water pump hub shaft. Remove fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly
from water pump by turning mounting nut counterclockwise as viewed from front. Threads on viscous fan drive are RIGHT-HAND. A Snap-On
36 MM Fan Wrench (number SP346 from Snap-On Cummins Diesel Tool Set number 2017DSP) can be used. Place a bar or screwdriver between
water punt pulley bolts to prevent pulley from rotating.
5. Do not attempt to remove fan/viscous fan drive assembly from vehicle at this time.
6. Do not unbolt fan blade assembly from viscous fan drive at this time.
7. Remove four fan shroud-to-radiator mounting bolts.
8. Remove fan shroud and fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly as a complete unit from vehicle.
9. 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.
Support Bracket-Generator Mounting Bracket-To-Intake Manifold-Typical
CAUTION: Do not remove water pump pulley-to-water pump bolts. This pulley is under spring tension.
