Fan Clutch

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(04-27-2021 )JimT Wrote:  Sorry, should have mentioned a few things.

2012 Pete 587

As installed I can't get the fan and clutch assembly out with the radiator in the way, too tight. No space to remove the fan blades and I'd need to tilt the clutch assembly to get it out. I was thinking about leaning the rad forward a bit to (hopefully) give me the space needed. Draining/refilling the coolant (in order to remove the rad) is a hassle, but it's the AC system that I really want to avoid disconnecting. Don't have the tools to drain/fill the system.

Thanks dhirocz. Might look at replacing the fan blades too. They seem ok, but if I have it all apart might be a good time.

I have never had to remove radiator when helping someone with a 587 replace fan and fan clutch. coolant yes, due to the upper coolant hose stopping you from leaning the front structure forward... but not the radiator or front structure.

It can be done, it is not difficult, I have done it a few times here with ppl.

And YES to putting cardboard against the back aide of the radiator... you WILL end up bumping into it and making dents in the fins with the back of your hand, or handle of a wrench no matter how careful you think you are.

(from memory here)...
Remove the A/C condenser unit and fold it and hoses back out of the way ... Lean the front structure forward. And That stupid rubber ring that is held on by braces is NOT attached to the front structure, so Remove all the braces for it and and slip it back towards the engine as far as you can... then remove the fan and clutch.