Fan Clutch - Cold Start Fan Roar Noise

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NO.: 07-01-92

GROUP: Cooling

DATE: May 18, 1992


SUBJECT:
Viscous Fan Drive Noise


MODELS:

1992 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
(AD) Ram Pickup/Ram Cab & Chassis/Ramcharger
Power Ram Cab & Chassis
(AN) Dakota/Dakota Sport/Dakota Cab & Chassis


SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Some vehicles may exhibit a cold start fan "roar" noise for the first 1-2 minutes of operation/or the transmission may seem to be slipping. Customers may complain that the transmission is staying in low gear (delayed upshift). Vehicles exhibiting this condition should have this bulletin performed.


PARTS REQUIRED:

1 Viscous Fan Drive

AB Body 3.9/5.2L Standard Cooling 52027847
AB Body 3.9L Max Cooling (Sales Codp, NMC)

AB Body 5.2L Max Cooling (Sales Code NMC) 52027848

AD, AN Bodies 3.9L All Cooling Packages 52027858

AD, AN Bodies 5.2L Standard Cooling 52027860

AD, AN Bodies 5.2L Max Cooling (Sales Code NMC) 52027862


REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This repair involves replacement of the viscous fan drive with a revised one.

1. Remove the fan drive as outlined in the appropriate service manual.

2. Replace the appropriate fan drive with one called out in PARTS REQUIRED.


POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.


TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No.

07-20-15-90 AB .......................................... 0.8 Hrs.
AD, AN ...................................... 0.5 Hrs.


FAILURE CODE:
68 - Noisy