skyblazer
7/21/2007 8:49:09 AM
Ok I have a problem you guys and gals might be able to help me with
Truck is a 96 s-10 blazer LT, 4.3 Vortec...
Now my problem is as the title says, i am in clutch fan hell... I need to replace the waterpump and for some god awful reason, I can get the clutch fan off to get the the damn pump...
there were 4 10mm bolts that connected the pulley for the serpintine to the pump itself that i took off and was able to move the pulley, yet no go on the moveing the clutch fan off of it... there seems to be a center shaft i would say is 1 1/2 inch hexed that connects to the pump and for the life of me i have no clue from here on in how to get it off...
Suggestions and or a good wreckingball are welcome :)
rriddle3
7/21/2007 11:58:20 AM
Does this help?
Fan Clutch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution
Do not use or attempt to repair a damaged cooling fan assembly. Replace damaged fans with new assemblies. An unbalanced cooling fan could fly apart causing personal injury and property damage.
1.Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
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2.Remove the fan clutch to the coolant pump drive pulley attaching nuts using J-41240 fan clutch wrench.
3.Separate the fan clutch assembly from the coolant pump drive pulley.
4.Remove the fan and the fan clutch as an assembly.
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5.Remove the fan-to-fan clutch mounting screws (2.2L w/o AC).
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6.Remove the fan to fan clutch mounting screws (4.3L all and 2.2L w/AC).
7.Remove the fan from the clutch.
Installation Procedure
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1.Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting (2.2L w/o AC).
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2.Install the fan to the fan clutch mounting (4.3L all and 2.2L w/AC).
3.Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
4.Install the fan clutch to the coolant pump pulley using the J-41240 fan clutch wrench.
5.Install the attaching nuts.
6.Attach the fan to the clutch with the attaching screws. Tighten the screws to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
Important
To maintain a balanced fan assembly, align the yellow paint mark on the fan clutch hub with the yellow paint mark on the water pump hub. Tighten the nuts to 24 N·m (17 lb ft).
20Blazer00
7/21/2007 2:16:28 PM
Also the thread for the clutch fan mounting nut is a left hand thread....