Radiator Cooling Fan: Service and Repair
Radiator, Cooling Fan and Shroud
Special Tool(s)
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If servicing the radiator, drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustrations and tables.
To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps:
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ If servicing the radiator, fill the cooling system.
Item 9: Lower Degas Bottle Hose Removal Note
1. Remove the lower degas bottle hose from the clip on the radiator lower fan shroud.
Item 10: A/C Tube Removal Note
1. On 4.6L engines, detach the A/C tube from the retainers.
Item 11: Transmission Cooler and A/C Tubes Removal Note
1. Disconnect the transmission cooler tubes.
^ Remove the safety retainers from the transmission cooler tubes.
^ Using the special tool, disconnect the quick coupler.
^ If equipped, loosen and remove the screw clamp from the hose.
2. Remove the A/C tube brackets from the engine front cover.
Item 12: Radiator Fan Shroud Screw Removal Note
1. Not all vehicles will have these radiator fan shroud screws. If vehicle is equipped with these screws, please discard them.
Item 15: Cooling Fan Removal Note
1. CAUTION: Cardboard must be placed against the radiator when removing the cooling fan. Failure to follow these procedures can result in damage to the vehicle.
Place a piece of cardboard against the radiator to prevent damage while removing the cooling fan.
2. Using the special tools, remove the fan blade and the clutch assembly.
Item 17: Radiator Lower Fan Shroud Removal Note
1. Remove the power steering tube from the clip on the radiator lower fan shroud.
Item 19: Radiator Bracket Bolt Removal Note
1. If necessary, remove the radiator brackets.
Item 21: A/C Condenser Support Bracket Bolt Removal Note
1. If necessary, remove the condenser brackets.
Item 22: Radiator Removal Note
1. NOTE: It will be necessary to lift the radiator assembly up off the mounts and set it on the frame in order to separate the A/C condenser from the radiator.
NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
Remove the radiator up off the mounts and set it on the frame.
2. Remove the left inner air deflector from the A/C condenser.
3. Remove the right inner air deflector from the A/C condenser.
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the A/C condenser to hang freely or damage to the A/C lines could occur.
NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Using mechanics wire, support both sides of the A/C condenser.
5. NOTE: It is not necessary to evacuate the A/C system. The A/C condenser can remain in the vehicle.
NOTE: It will be necessary to lift the A/C condenser up off the lower support. Move the A/C condenser toward the front of the vehicle.
Remove the radiator and transmission cooler as an assembly and place it on a bench.
6. Remove the bolts and the transmission cooler.
7. Remove the splash shield pin-type retainers and the splash shield.
8. Disconnect the hose.
9. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Remove the four bolts and the bracket.
Item 22: Radiator Installation Note
1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Position the bracket and install the four bolts.
2. Connect the hose.
3. Install the splash shield pin-type retainers.
4. Install the transmission cooler and bolts.
5. Set the radiator assembly on the frame.
6. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the mechanics wire from the A/C condenser and position the condenser onto the lower mounts.
7. Install the right inner A/C air deflector shield.
8. Install the left inner A/C air deflector shield.
Item 21: A/C Condenser Support Bracket Installation Note
1. If necessary, install the condenser brackets.
Item 19: Radiator Bracket Installation Note
1. If necessary, install the radiator brackets.
Item 17: Radiator Lower Fan Shroud Installation Note
1. Install the power steering tube to the clip on the radiator lower fan shroud.
Item 15: Cooling Fan Installation Note
1. CAUTION: Cardboard must be placed against the radiator when installing the cooling fan. Failure to follow these procedures can result in damage to the vehicle.
Place a piece of cardboard against the radiator to prevent damage while installing the cooling fan.
2. Using the special tools, install the fan blade and the clutch assembly.
Item 11: Transmission Cooler and A/C Tube Installation Note
1. Install the A/C tube brackets to the engine front cover.
2. Connect the transmission cooler tubes.
^ If equipped, install and tighten the screw clamp from the hose.
^ Using the special tool, connect the quick coupler.
^ Install the safety retainers from the transmission cooler tubes.
Item 10: A/C Tube Installation Note
1. On 4.6L engines, attach the A/C tube to the retainers.
Item 9: Lower Degas Bottle Hose Installation Note
1. On 4.0L engines, secure the lower degas bottle hose in the clip on the lower cooling fan shroud.