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If the blade isn't toughing anything to prevent it from turning, chances are the motor, although it runs without the blade, doesn't have the power to turn the fan blade, In this case, I would replace the fan motor.
Here are the directions for replacing the motor. The attached pictures correlate with the directions,
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2004 Cadillac Truck SRX 2WD V8-4.6L VIN A
Cooling Fan Motor Replacement - Electric
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Cooling System Radiator Cooling Fan Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Service and Repair Procedures Cooling Fan Motor Replacement - Electric
COOLING FAN MOTOR REPLACEMENT - ELECTRIC
Cooling Fan Motor Replacement - Electric
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cooling fan assembly.
Pic 1
2. Remove the fan blade retaining nut (1) from the motor.
Pic 2
3. Remove the fan blade from the motor shaft.
Pic 3
4. Remove the motor retaining screws (1).
Pic 4
5. Remove the motor from the shroud.
Installation Procedure
pic 5
1. Install the motor to the shroud.
Pic 6
2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the cooling fan motor retaining screws (1).
Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
Pic 7
3. Install the fan blade to the motor shaft.
4. Rotate the fan until the fan drops onto the shaft.
Pic 8
5. Install the fan blade retaining nut (1) to the motor.
Tighten the nut to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
6. Install the cooling fan assembly.
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Let me know if this helps.
Take care,
Joe
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