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1998 GMC Sonoma radiator fan

Tiny
SMOKEYJOE177
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  • 1998 GMC SONOMA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 215,000 MILES
I'm replacing the water pump in a 98 GMC Sonoma but we can't figure out how to get the radiator fan off. How do I remove the radiator fan to get to the water pump?
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 6:30 PM

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Tiny
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It spins off. The parts store has a tool that will hold the fan while you loosen the big nut, they usually will loan it to you. If you have access to air tools you can use a air hammer to jar it loose
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 6:32 PM
Tiny
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Does the water pump pulley need to stay in place? If so how can I hold it in place
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 6:41 PM
Tiny
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The specail tool is a huge flat wrench that goes aroud 2 pulley bolts and then another smaller flat wrench goes over nut holding fan onto pump and then loosen nut.
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 6:46 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help. Made my life much easier
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 AT 1:58 PM

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