Section 03-05: Drive Belts, Accessory
1996 F-Series, Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fan and Clutch, 4.9L SFI

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
DescriptionTool Number
Fan Clutch Holding ToolT84T-6312-C
Fan Clutch Nut WrenchT93T-6312-B

Removal

  1. Remove the fan shroud (8146).

  1.  CAUTION: The large clutch assembly nut has a right-hand thread and must be rotated counterclockwise to remove it.

    Remove the fan clutch (8A616) from the water pump (8501) by turning the large nut that is part of the fan clutch, using Fan Clutch Holding Tool T84T-6312-C and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T93T-6312-B.

  1. Remove the fan blade (8600) and fan clutch.

  1. If the fan blade and fan clutch have to be separated, remove the remaining bolts attaching the fan blade to the fan clutch.

    ItemPart NumberDescription
    18509Water Pump Pulley
    28600Fan Blade
    38A616Fan Clutch
    457632-S2Screws (4)
    ATighten to 53-72 Nm
    (39-53 Lb-Ft)
    BTighten to 16-24 Nm
    (12-18 Lb-Ft)

Installation

  1. Install all of the bolts attaching the fan blade to the fan clutch. Tighten all bolts to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).

  1.  CAUTION: The clutch assembly nut has a right-hand thread and must be rotated clockwise to tighten it.

    Install the fan blade/fan clutch on the water pump hub by turning the large nut, which is part of the clutch, using Fan Clutch Holding Tool T84T-6312-C and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T93T-6312-B.

  1. Install the fan shroud.