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How do you remove the fan on a Dodge Dakota?
How to Remove the Clutch Fan in a Dodge Dakota
- Pop the hood. Unbolt the fan shroud from the core support using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.
- Set the pry bar on the water pump pulley, just behind the engine fan. Set the pry bar between two of the bolts on the pulley to hold it steady and stop it from turning.
How do you change a clutch fan?
Part 1 of 1: Replacing your fan clutch
- Materials Needed.
- Step 1: Checking your fan clutch for problems.
- Step 2: Remove the fan shroud.
- Step 3: Remove the fan.
- Step 4: Rock from side to side.
- Step 5: Remove the bolts.
- Step 6: Install the new fan clutch.
- Step 7: Tighten the bolts.
How do you remove a fan from a Cummins?
Remove the bolt on the fan clutch using the 36 mm open-end wrench, turning the wrench clockwise to loosen the bolt. Unbolt the fan shroud from the core support with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Take the fan shroud and the fan clutch out of the engine bay.
What are the signs of a bad fan clutch?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Fan Clutch
- Vehicle overheating. One of the first symptoms that is commonly associated with a bad or failing fan clutch is an overheating engine.
- Excessively loud cooling fans.
- Decrease in power, acceleration, and fuel efficiency.
How do you install a clutch fan?
How do you remove a clutch fan from a Dodge Dakota?
Attempt to turn the fan by hand to make sure the pry bar is holding the pump steady. Remove the hex-head bolt behind the fan using an open-end wrench. Turn it off of the pulley, then lift the fan and clutch out of the engine. Unbolt the fan from the clutch using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.
What happens when you take the clutch out of a Dodge Dakota?
When the clutch goes out, the fan spins directly with the engine and is not controlled by speed anymore, and cooling by the fan becomes less efficient. Replacing the clutch starts with removing it, which should take about 15 minutes to do. Pop the hood.
What happens to the fan in a Dodge Dakota?
The engine driven fan on the front of a Dodge Dakota has a clutch on it to control the speed at which it moves. This clutch spins the fan in proportion to the speed of the engine. When the clutch goes out, the fan spins directly with the engine and is not controlled by speed anymore, and cooling by the fan becomes less efficient.
When do you know your clutch fan needs to be replaced?
Signs that your clutch fan is in need of replacing are pretty straightforward: if you can hear excessive fan noise, the engine is running excessively hot, the A/C is no longer pumping out cold air on a regular basis, and you can feel a slight vibration coming from the front end.