How to Replace Radiator Fan and Fan Clutch 2002-08 Dodge Ram
Created on: 2016-05-12
Watch this video to learn how you can replace the radiator fan blade and fan clutch on your 02-08 Dodge Ram.
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step 1 :Removing the Radiator Fan
- Insert a pipe wrench to the radiator fan nut
- Insert a 3/8 drive ratchet into the tensioner
- Tap the pipe wrench with a hammer to knock the nut loose
- Loosen the radiator fan nut off with an adjustable wrench
- Remove the radiator fan
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step 2 :Preparing the Radiator Fan
- Remove the three 13mm bolts from the fan and clutch assembly
- Work the clutch off from the fan
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step 3 :Installing the Radiator Fan
- Insert the radiator fan into place
- Start the nut by hand
- Spin the nut into place
- Tighten the pipe wrench to the radiator fan nut
- Hammer the radiator fan nut into place clockwise
Tools needed
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Adjustable Wrench
13mm Socket
Hammer
3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet
Pipe Wrench
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In this video, we're going to show you how to remove your fan blade and fan clutch. This is 2008 Dodge Ram with a 5.7L hemi, although this procedure is the same for many different vehicles.
You'll need a pipe wrench or a large adjustable wrench, a 3/8" drive ratchet, hammer, and 13 millimeter socket.
Your radiator fan is located at the back of your radiator, attached to your water pump. There's a few different ways to take this off, but we're going to use a pipe wrench secured to the nut, a 3/8 ratchet to add a little bit of tension to our serpentine belt and keep the water pump from spinning, and a hammer.
We're just going to knock the nut loose. I use an adjustable wrench to take the nut the rest of the way off. Then move your fan out from behind the shroud and set it off to the side.
Your radiator fan blades can become bent, cracked, or otherwise damaged. Another common failure is the radiator fan clutch can bind up or spin too freely. Just a little bit of resistance when rotating is just what you want. Replacing either is a simple process once you've removed the assembly.
Three 13 millimeter bolts release the fan from the clutch assembly. If you radiator fan is stuck to the clutch assembly, use a rubber mallet as not to damage the fan and simply work it off. Now you're ready to install your new fan to the clutch assembly, or your new clutch assembly to the fan.
Line up the bolts. Reinstall. Our parts are in good shape, so we're going to go ahead and put them back together. Tighten down your four 13 millimeter bolts in a cross pattern. Now you're ready to reinstall in the vehicle.
Reinstall your cooling fan into the shroud. You should be able to start the nut by hand. Spin it down pretty close using the fan. Finish tightening. Adjust your pipe wrench or pliers to the nut. Some water pumps are reverse thread. This one is not, so we'll give it a few taps clockwise to finish putting it on.
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