How to remove the fan clutch on a Chevy Trailblazer?
How to remove the fan clutch on a Chevy Trailblazer?
Getting your fan clutch off is very easy and safe if you do it my way. Go to Oreilly’s and rent their fan puller kit. It is FREE. You get all your money back when you take the kit back in. Anyways, you will need 2 bolts to hold the pulley since GM does not have them on the factory pulley.
What was the problem with my Chevy Trailblazer fan?
The contact stated that the fan clutch was failing and sounded like a plane taking off when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. She first noticed the failure in July of 2008. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that this was a common complaint for this type of vehicle.
Are there any problems with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer?
See all problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer . The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fan clutch was failing and sounded like a plane taking off when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. She first noticed the failure in July of 2008.
Why is my Chevy Trailblazer making a ticking sound?
Through research online, the ticking sound is directly related to the fan clutch failure many gm Trailblazer and envoy owners have experienced. The fan operates at 100% due to the fan clutch failing resulting in loss of power. I too have experienced what is described by many as the “lear jet” sound.
Getting your fan clutch off is very easy and safe if you do it my way. Go to Oreilly’s and rent their fan puller kit. It is FREE. You get all your money back when you take the kit back in. Anyways, you will need 2 bolts to hold the pulley since GM does not have them on the factory pulley.
The contact stated that the fan clutch was failing and sounded like a plane taking off when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. She first noticed the failure in July of 2008. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that this was a common complaint for this type of vehicle.
See all problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer . The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The contact stated that the fan clutch was failing and sounded like a plane taking off when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal. She first noticed the failure in July of 2008.
Through research online, the ticking sound is directly related to the fan clutch failure many gm Trailblazer and envoy owners have experienced. The fan operates at 100% due to the fan clutch failing resulting in loss of power. I too have experienced what is described by many as the “lear jet” sound.
How do you remove a fan from a clutch?
Remove the fan from the fan clutch by removing the 4 bolts on the backside of the fan. The bolts are 3/8-inch bolts. Install the fan to the new fan clutch and tighten down the bolts with the ratchet and a 5/8 socket. Note that the 5/8 nut may also be a 11/16 nut.
How do you remove a water pump clutch?
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver and remove the hose clamps from each end of the hose. Remove the fan clutch from the water pump housing using a fan clutch wrench. This is a specialty tool that can be rented or purchased from any automotive store. Remove the fan clutch from the water pump housing.
How do you remove transmission line on 2002 TrailBlazer?
On 2002 model Trailblazers you will also have to remove 4 push pins that hold the baffle to the support. Disconnect the transmission lines from the support bracket by removing the hose clamps. Depending on the year of the vehicle, some clamps can be removed by hand and others will need to be removed with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Remove the fan from the fan clutch by removing the 4 bolts on the backside of the fan. The bolts are 3/8-inch bolts. Install the fan to the new fan clutch and tighten down the bolts with the ratchet and a 5/8 socket. Note that the 5/8 nut may also be a 11/16 nut.
Use the Phillips-head screwdriver and remove the hose clamps from each end of the hose. Remove the fan clutch from the water pump housing using a fan clutch wrench. This is a specialty tool that can be rented or purchased from any automotive store. Remove the fan clutch from the water pump housing.
On 2002 model Trailblazers you will also have to remove 4 push pins that hold the baffle to the support. Disconnect the transmission lines from the support bracket by removing the hose clamps. Depending on the year of the vehicle, some clamps can be removed by hand and others will need to be removed with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
How does a non thermal fan clutch work?
Non-Thermal Fan Clutches. Non-thermal clutches operate solely based on the shaft speed of the water pump. At low and idling speeds, the clutch allows the fan blade to turn at almost a 1:1 ratio.
What happens to the fan clutch at high speeds?
At low and idling speeds, the clutch allows the fan blade to turn at almost a 1:1 ratio. At high speeds, the silicone fluid within in the clutch will lose its ability to transfer the energy from the shaft to the fan clutch body (and therefore, the fan) and the fan is then allowed to almost free-wheel, removing its load from the engine.
When do you know it’s time to replace the fan clutch?
According to Hayden, here are some signs your fan clutch might need replaced: Fan spins excessively when engine is stopped (three or more times when hot engine is shut off). Poor A/C performance at idle or low vehicle speeds. Fan speed does not increase when engine is hot.
