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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Fan Drive Bearing

Hello my fellow members any tell me about the removal of the bearing in fan drive housing that bolts up to front of block. Thanks so much
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Do you mean how to remove the whole fan mount or how to service the bearing inside?
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 04:27 AM
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fan drive bearing

got it off of truck just needing to replace bearing in the assembly
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 06:11 AM
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You need a hydraulic press.
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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If you try to beat it out or back in with a hammer you will crack the cast iron housing. And it will cost you $$$$$$$ at the dealership. Ask me how I know.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 04:54 AM
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I was able to replace the bearing in the housing using a vise as a press.

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Here is how I was able to replace mine, look at post #8

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...g-t247209.html

Jim
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