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When engine is stopped, fan drive oil pressure is
released and oil flows back to the reservoir.
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
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Raise hood.
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Remove cap screws (A) and left-hand side panel (B).
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Hold front sheave (C) and remove eight cap screws (D).
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Remove front sheave evenly
off shaft.
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Belt (E) and inner sheave (F) should stay on shaft. Remove
six cap screws and nuts (H) and carefully position fan (G) against
radiator.
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Remove belt through opening
between fan and hub.
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Discard old belt.
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Install new fan belt
between fan and hub so that it is positioned between lower sheave
halves.
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Slide fan into place,
install cap screws and nuts and tighten to specification.
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| Fan-to-Drive Assembly |
| Nut | Torque | 35 N·m (26 lb·ft) |
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Pull belt (I) onto drive shaft (J) and against rear sheave.
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When installing front sheave, make sure that belt
remains loose and is not pinched between sheaves.
Clean
mating surfaces of front sheave and shaft.
Install front sheave (K).
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Hold front drive sheave
and tighten six cap screws (L) to specification.
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| Drive Sheave-to-Drive |
| Cap Screw | Torque | 37 N·m (27 lb·ft) |
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Reinstall diverter panel
and cap screws. Tighten to specification.
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| Diverter Panel Cap Screws |
| Cap Screw | Torque | 21 N·m (15 lb·ft) |
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Starting engine with belt loose between sheaves allows
belt to climb out of groove between sheaves. Belt will correctly position
itself within a few seconds after engine is started.
Start engine and run at idle for 15 seconds. Turn
off engine.
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Keep hands away from exposed fan blades. Blades have
sharp edges which may result in personal injury.
Remove right-hand side front shield and make sure
that belt is correctly positioned between sheaves.
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Reinstall side panel
and tighten cap screws.