Other Name: Clutch Assembly, Fan; Clutch; Clutch, Engine Air Cooling Fan
Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's
factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
1985-1986 GMC Safari | Base, SL, SLE, SLX | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
GMC Safari Fan Clutch
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The GMC Safari Fan Clutch can be considered as a critical part that defines the dependability and the ability to perform at the top level the cars belonging to the GMC Safari series which has been manufactured from 1985 to 2005. This Fan Clutch is of major importance to control the speed of the cooling fan depending on the engine temperature and speed to improve engine cooling. The GMC Safari Fan Clutch rolls freely when the temperatures are low thus relieving the engine of the load, but it engages when the temperatures are high to pull air through the radiator. This functionality helps in enhancing the general performance of the GMC Safari apart from enhancing the safety of the vehicle through avoiding over heating. The Fan Clutch is made to fit various GMC Safari models; thus, the owners of different modifications will enjoy the benefits of effective cooling. In this regard, it is important to know that the GMC safari fan clutch comes in different types, the viscous or fluid couplings and the electrically controlled clutch, these offer controlled flow of coolants. This flexibility can be considered rather valuable and unique in the context of the automotive industry as it positively affects both the effectiveness of cars' operation and the safety of people inside their cabins. GMC Safari and its Fan Clutch has been in production for nearly 32 years and with total production count over 3.2 million units have surely proved that they are a sturdy and reliable vehicle for the people who are looking for such a multipurpose vehicle. In all, the GMC Safari Fan Clutch is one very important part that Goodyear can hardly do without as it squarely enhances the safety and durability of the GMC Safari.
The first step to replace the Fan Clutch includes taking off the upper Fan Shroud. The Fan Clutch wrench (J 46406) should be used to remove the Fan Clutch assembly by turning it counterclockwise before extracting the assembly from the vehicle. The next step requires removal of four bolts connecting Fan Blade to Fan Clutch before taking off the Fan Blade itself. The first step of installation begins with attaching the Fan Blade to the Fan Clutch but all steps must follow the fastener notice in service precautions. Fasten the four bolts by turning them to 33 nm torque (24 ft. Lbs.) after attaching the Fan Blade to the Fan Clutch. The Fan Clutch wrench (J 46406) should be used to reinstall the Fan Clutch assembly with a counterclockwise direction before securing it at 56 nm (41 ft. Lbs.) and finally reinstalling the upper Fan Shroud.