Fan Clutch Assembly

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
113,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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UPSETPARTSCHANGER
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1999 Dodge Dakota 4x4, 5.2L V8. How do I get the fan clutch assembly off of my old water pump? I've rented the so-called kit thats supposed to do the job, but to no avale. I now have the water pump sitting on my garage floor and can't get the darn clutch/fan assembly off. Any trade secrets?
Dec 7, 2010 at 8:36 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Use wrench SP346 from kit 2017DSP? turn nut counterclockwise
Dec 7, 2010 at 8:43 PM
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They gave me kit 27141 at Autozone, a 5-piece kit. The problem is I've never used a kit like this and my water pump is now on the garage floor, with the fan clutch, and fan still attached to the pump. I can't afford to take it to a mechanic and I'm limited on the tools I have to work with.
Dec 7, 2010 at 9:00 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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In kit will be a wrench that will fit nut problem is take off while pump is bolted to block. so will need a vise to hold wrench can be operated with 1/2 in. drive ratchet
Dec 8, 2010 at 3:58 PM