OEM 2001 GMC Savana 1500 Fan Shroud

2001 GMC Savana 1500 Fan Shroud Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the fan shroud on 2001 GMC Savana 1500?

  A: Service and repair of fan shrouds begins when you remove the air cleaner assembly and then continue with the air intake duct and optionally the Coolant Reservoir or surge tank. Vehicle owners should remove the bolt connecting the engine and transmission oil level indicator from the generator bracket when they operate their vehicle with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine. They should also take out the engine oil fill tube bolt affixed to the generator bracket. Reposition the oil indicator tubes together with the oil fill tube outside the Fan Shroud area. The removal procedure for 6.5l Fan Shroud wiring harness requires detachment of the clip retainers. In the next step remove all upper Fan Shroud retaining bolts from the top edge of the radiator and proceed with undoing upper to lower Fan Shroud retaining bolts before extracting the upper Fan Shroud while pushing aside the radiator intake hose when installing on the 4.3l engine. Start by removing the fan along with the clutch from the engine before unscrewing the lower Fan Shroud retaining bolts and finally removing the lower Fan Shroud. Install the lower Fan Shroud within the vehicle before fastening its retaining bolts to 8 nm (71 inch lbs.). Reinstall the fan and clutch onto the engine before connecting the upper Fan Shroud into place using the upper to lower Fan Shroud retaining bolts which should be tightened to 8 nm (71 inch lbs.). Screw in the upper Fan Shroud retaining bolts to the radiator top until they reach 8 nm (71 inch lbs.). The engine upper to lower oil level indicator tube needs resealing through application of rtv sealant gm p/n 12346286 or equivalent at the joints before inserting the top tube section into the bottom section on 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l engines. The oil level indicator tube requires installation onto the transmission fluid fill tube lower support by securing it with a retaining bolt which should be tightened to 4 nm (44 inch lbs.). This procedure must be followed by tightening the screw attaching the oil fill tube to the lower support. The Coolant Reservoir or surge tank and air intake duct from throttle body and air cleaner assembly need to be reinstalled.