RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
8.
Remove the four fan shroud mounting bolts at the radiator (Figure 2). Do not attempt to remove the shroud from the vehicle at this time.
9.
Remove the fan/fan drive assembly from the water pump by using a 36 mm fan wrench (Snap-on Special Tool SP346) and turning the mounting
nut counterclockwise (as viewed from the front) (Figure 3). Threads on the fan drive are right-handed. Place a pry bar between the water pump
pulley bolts to prevent the pulley from rotating.
10.
Remove fan blade/fan drive and fan shroud as an assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
DO NOT PLACE THE THERMAL VISCOUS FAN DRIVE IN THE HORIZONTAL POSITION. IF STORED HORIZONTALLY, THE
SILICONE FLUID IN THE VISCOUS DRIVE COULD DRAIN INTO ITS BEARING ASSEMBLY AND CONTAMINATE THE BEARING
LUBRICANT.
