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2002 Dodge Durango fan clutch

Tiny
TONYJOHNSON
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  • 2002 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
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.
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
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
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 AT 11:22 AM

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