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

Fan and Clutch, 7.3L Diesel

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
DescriptionTool Number
Fan Clutch Nut WrenchT83T-6312-B
Fan Clutch Pulley HolderT94T-6312-AH
 

Removal

  1. Partially drain the engine cooling system.

  1. Remove the upper radiator hose (8260).

  1. Disconnect the coolant reservoir hose at radiator (8005).

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

    Remove the fan clutch (8A616) using Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T83T-6312-B and Fan Clutch Pulley Holder T94T-6312-AH. Set fan clutch in fan shroud (8146).

  1. Remove the fan shroud screws.

  1. Remove the fan shroud and fan clutch.

  1. Remove the bolts attaching the fan blade (8600) to the fan clutch.

 

Installation

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

  1. Install the fan shroud, and fan clutch.

  1. Install the radiator fan shroud screws.

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

    Install the fan clutch using Fan Clutch Nut Wrench T83T-6312-B and Fan Clutch Pulley Holder T94T-6312-AH. Tighten to 113-153 Nm (84-113 lb-ft).

    Fan Blade and Clutch Assembly 7.3L, Diesel

  1. Install the coolant reservoir hose to radiator.

  1. Install the upper radiator hose.

  1. Refill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03.