Fan removal

[Divco one]

How does this "special" nut work to remove the fan. Looks like a coupling nut.

[Tom Wesenberg]

You hold the fan by the hub and hit the nut with a hammer. This special nut should put the hammer hit force on the shaft, and not on the threads.

[Fred S]

I have a new fan and the special nut arriving today. I'm not clear on the nut either. Do you hit down on the nut, or hit on the end of the nut? Thanks.

[Mitch//pa]

Hit down on the head of the nut

[TommyCoupe]

Is this done on a bench, or can you use this tool while the fan and waterpump are still on the engine ??

Tommy-

[TinCup]

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Just hold onto the housing and give the end a good whack. Usually only takes one or two.

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by TommyCoupe

Is this done on a bench, or can you use this tool while the fan and waterpump are still on the engine ??

Tommy-

if your wacking it in the car watch the radiator

[Fred S]

I thought the purpose of the special nut was to enable removing the fan while on the engine. That's why I was confused about what side of the nut to hit, since there isn't much clearance between the shaft and the radiator. I visualized hitting the nut on its side.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Even if you could get the fan loose, there wouldn't be room to remove it.

[Fred S]

Thanks Tom, I didn't realize that.