Clutch/Fan removal, 5.0 Explorer

[gnsteam]

I'm in the process of removing a 5.0 from and Explorer and I'm having difficulty removing the clutch/fan assembly.

How do you get that sucker off the end of the water pump shaft? I can see that it has flats that accept a wrench, but how do you hold the pulley and pump shaft? Does the clutch have Left or right hand threads? I can see that I could wedge a pry bar under one of the pulley bolts and against the pump shaft to hold the shaft from turning. So I tried this turning the clutch as if it has standard right hand threads, but it did not break loose. All that broke was the bolt and added another scrape to my left arm as it slid against the fan blades when the bolt broke. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[73azbronco]

There is a tool for this. Standard threads, righty tighty lefty loosey.

You can make a tool which uses the four small bolts holding the pulley on. There is a thread on this under the tech section 5.0 serp swap

http://classicbroncos.com/tech/explorer-5-0-serpentine-accessory-drive-belt-conversion

 

[gnsteam]

There is a tool for this. Standard threads, righty tighty lefty loosey.

You can make a tool which uses the four small bolts holding the pulley on. There is a thread on this under the tech section 5.0 serp swap

http://classicbroncos.com/tech/explorer-5-0-serpentine-accessory-drive-belt-conversion

73az
Thanks for the help. The Tech write up was perfect.

Thanks again,

Fred

 

[bronco loco]

You can rent it from AAP

 

[gnsteam]

You can rent it from AAP

That is good to know. Thanks Bronco Loco

 

[Crush]

27 bucks from advance auto and you will have it for ever. If you put this clutch fan in your bronco you will use it again so just buy one. Lol

 

[Broncobowsher]

Fan clutch tool set. I've used it more then I ever expected after I bought it.

 

[Skiddy]

air hammer with a pointy end

 

[Broncobowsher]

air hammer with a pointy end

said the cave man

 

[Skiddy]

said the cave man

LOL, you trying to say they actually make tools for stuff like that now days;D

 

[bronco loco]

http://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tools/fan-clutch-wrench/oem-2-pcs-fan-clutch-wrench-set/2043_0_0

 

[sanndmann3]

http://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tools/fan-clutch-wrench/oem-2-pcs-fan-clutch-wrench-set/2043_0_0

I never liked how the wrench on the right worked (waterpump pulley).

found this one which worked better but didn't want to pay the price...

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...TuXYMPGetGV0Ox6v6cwaAv1LEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

so i traced the shape out on a piece of steel and cut it out...
Works pretty good (they do get a work out... )