Clutch fan pulley nut?

Tiny
CHRIS JOHNSON6
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  • 2001 NISSAN XTERRA
  • 3.3L
  • V6
  • 4WD
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  • 175,000 MILES
I need to know whether the bolt holding the pulley on there is regular thread or do I need to crank it the opposite way in order to remove the pulley.
Monday, September 19th, 2022 AT 9:49 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This should be a reverse thread. One way to tell is by looking at the direction the fan turns. To loosen the nut you want to go the direction the fan spins.

Here is a helpful guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/fan-clutch-removal

See attached diagram for torque specifications.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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Monday, September 19th, 2022 AT 5:37 PM

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