Radiator Fan-Removal3.0L Diesel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Dodge Sprinter. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Radiator Fan

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - VISCOUS CLUTCH

2 - COUNTERHOLDER

3 - CLUTCH BOLT

4 - FAN BOLT

5 - FAN

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Detach coolant line from lower radiator shroud.
NOTE: The radiator fan assembly is attached (threaded) to the fan pulley. Remove the fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly from the fan pulley by turning the mounting nut clockwise as viewed from the front. Threads on the radiator cooling fan are REVERSE THREADED (LEFT-HAND THREAD).
Using Counterholder 8930 or equivalent tool (2) to hold pulley, remove fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly (1, 5).
Remove upper air seal.
Remove upper radiator hose.
Remove radiator fan shroud and radiator fan.

NOTE: Store the viscous fan clutch in the upright position. DO NOT place down flat.