K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Fan Clutch: Service and Repair
FAN CLUTCH
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Tools Required:
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J 41240 Fan Clutch Wrench, or equivalent.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
WARNING: To help avoid personal injury or damage to the vehicle, a bent, cracked, or damaged fan blade or housing should always be
replaced.
1. Upper fan shroud.
2. Drive belt.
3. Remove the fan hub nut from the water pump in a counterclockwise rotation using the J 41240 fan clutch wrench.
4. Fan blade from clutch.
WARNING: Do not use or repair a damaged fan assembly. An unbalanced fan assembly could fly apart and cause personal injury
and/or property damage. Replace damaged assemblies with new assemblies.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Fan blade to clutch.
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Tighten bolts to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
2. Fan and clutch using a fan clutch wrench.
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Fan clutch nut to 56 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).
3. Drive belt.
4. Upper fan shroud.