Other Name: Clutch Assembly-Fan Blade; Clutch; Clutch, Engine Air Cooling Fan
Replaces: 22149891
Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's
factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
1997-2003 GMC Sonoma | SL, SLE, SLS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
GMC Sonoma Fan Clutch
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Most, the Fan Clutch on GMC car model Sonoma is a vital unit that controls the rate of the cooling fan for ideal temperatures of car engine. As the fan has free spins at a lower temperature, and is engaged upon attaining higher temperatures, the Fan Clutch assists in enhancing the cooling effects on the engine. Often attached on the water pump pulley and powered by the engine's crankshaft depending with the type of Fan Clutches; Viscous or electronically operated; they differ in the amount of authority they bring to regulating the temperatures on the engines. Although the earlier models of the Sonoma were selected with the rear-wheel drive, the utilization of the Fan Clutches is different from the front-wheel drive that can convert to electric cooling fans for the higher efficiency of the electric systems.
Begin the replacement of the Fan Clutch by taking out the upper Fan Shroud first. Use the Fan Clutch wrench j 46406 to detach the Fan Clutch from the Water Pump by turning it counterclockwise until you can remove the whole Fan Clutch assembly from the vehicle. You should remove the Fan Blade from the Fan Clutch by taking off the mounting bolts which secure it. Start installing the Fan Clutch through blade fan attachment to the clutch unit while observing and implementing fastener notice in service precautions requirements. Mount the Fan Blade bolts at 33 nm (24 ft. Lbs.) torque values. To mount the Fan Clutch assembly to the Water Pump, use the Fan Clutch wrench (J 46406) according to manufacturer specifications and achieve 56 nm (40 ft. Lbs.) torque. Install the upper Fan Shroud last in the process.