Replacing fan clutch
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Replacing fan clutch
My fan clutch is shot. Anyone know the procedure for replacing it on an '87 cherokee? I can't figure out how to get it out.
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They are much easier to replace with the radiator out. That way the radiator does not shred your knuckles. I think I have seen a write-up on it here on the site. Look around in the technical write-up section before attempting any repair. We may have something helpful there.
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I got it replaced, unfortunately...the replacement fan clutch was a little bigger than the stock one and we broke the fan shroud (actually, my [idiot] dad broke it) when we were trying to get it back in. What all do I have to loosen to get about 1/2" wiggle in the radiator? I just need enough to get the replacement fan shroud back in.
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Again it would be an easy job to remove the radiator and then slip the shroud over the fan. Then reinstall the radiator and then bolt the shroud back to the radiator. No broken parts and no skinned knuckles.
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I got it replaced, unfortunately...the replacement fan clutch was a little bigger than the stock one and we broke the fan shroud (actually, my [idiot] dad broke it) when we were trying to get it back in. What all do I have to loosen to get about 1/2" wiggle in the radiator? I just need enough to get the replacement fan shroud back in.
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