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The fan clutch sounds like a big roar

Tiny
PORTO
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  • 2006 FORD F-150
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I think the the problem is the fan clutch sounds like a big roar. How can I be sure if that is the problem. Took it back to dealer they messed with the muffler to me it sounds the same
Friday, December 28th, 2007 AT 12:09 PM

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BRENT70
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To check the fan clutch-with the engine off try to turn the fan by hand if it turns easy there is no problem with it, but if it is hard to turn or won't turn at all then you need a new fan clutch Here is how you can change it out

https://youtu.be/N_-MLVlBHk8

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, December 28th, 2007 AT 11:20 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for your help!
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Saturday, December 29th, 2007 AT 3:28 PM
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PPRINCE72
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I have a Chevrolet Z71 and the truck listed above and both squeak in the cold and sound identical to each other. The Chevrolet I have replace everything but the clutch fan on the water pump. My question is, could the clutch fan be making this noise?
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Friday, May 7th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Yes, it could. It is not common but does make noise when it is worn out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-clutch-fan-works

I attached pictures for you of the system below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/fan-clutch-removal

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Friday, May 7th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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On a trip, two of the four bolts holding the fan blade came loose and fell off and the two remaining bolts broke off, the bolt studs remain in the water pump assembly. How do I remove the fan to get to the water pump assembly to remove the broken studs and replace the fan bolts.
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Friday, May 7th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Good evening

I attached the procedure for you to remove the fan clutch. You will need those special tools to unscrew the fan clutch from the nose of the water pump. Once you release that nut and remove the clutch, all the bolts can be accessed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-clutch-fan-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/fan-clutch-removal

Roy
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Friday, May 7th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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JGANAWAY
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I replaced my fan clutch and do you hand tighten or torque it?
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Friday, May 7th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM (Merged)
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Hi,

You use this tool shown and tighten it as much as you can with a wrench on the nut. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Please let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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