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Installation 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.
    Fig 1: View Of Fan Clutch & Fan Blade
    GM367006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the fan clutch bolts.
  2. Install the fan clutch onto the fan blade, if necessary.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in CAUTIONS AND NOTICES .
  3. Install the fan clutch bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Fan Assembly Removed
    GM367004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the fan blade.
    5. Fig 3: Using Special Tools For Fan Clutch
    GM362333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the J 46406  and the J 41240-5A  to the fan clutch. See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the fan clutch nut clockwise to 56 N.m (41 lb ft).

  6. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (w/o RPO M74)  or Fan Shroud Replacement - Upper (w/RPO M74) .
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