2002 Dodge Durango fan clutch

2002 DODGE DURANGO
118,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TONYJOHNSON
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mechanic said fan clutch was bad. i can spin fan with my hand. mechanic said it was not spinning fast enough to cool engine thats why its running hot. is this a difficult repair? im no expert but i have replaced radiators, in tank fuel pumps, brakes,etc. i just want to be sure that there is something i should know before i attempt it.
Oct 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The worst part to replace it is to get the nut loose that holds the clutch to the waterpump pulley.

I recommend removing the fan shroud to gain access. Here is my trick. Do not take off the belt. Wedge a couple screwdrives under the pulley between the pulley and the water pump to help prevent the pulley from turning. Next, get a large cressent wrench and fit it tightly on the nut (fan clutch). Take a dead blow hammar and smack the cressent wrench counter clockwise. It usually takes about 5 or 6 hits, but then the nut will come loose.

They make tools to do this, but I have yet to find one that works.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe
Oct 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM