Well, I am working on a wrecked 99 and can't seem to get the fan off, had a bar holding belts tight so not to move and a wrench on the nut behind fan, but would not budge any suggestions? need to replace fan before I can reasemble the truck! thanks.

 

You are aware that it's a reverse thread aren't you?

 

What he said. You can also crack it with a hammer one good shot on the end of the wrench. Just make sure you know which way it threads!!!!

 

yes, i am aware of the reversed threads, but It just will not budge at all! tried the hammer trick also! no luck. Guess i'll just have to break out the torch!! jk

 

If you have a lot of patience, you can remove the 4 bolts holding the fan bracket onto the block.

You will need to back out one of them a couple of flats at a time as you ease the fan bracket away from the block. Its easier if you also loosen the cable clamp above it and push the cable out of the way. Also, attach some line to the bracket to keep it from rotating downward after you remove the last bolt.

 

I already have the 4 bolts off fan, there is nothing in my way because the fenders radiator and radiator support and fan shroud are all off the truck. I am rebuilding a wrecked 99 for a guy and it needed a new font clip. the fan is bent and the radiator has a hole in it from fan so needs to all be replaced.

 

take one hamor and one big chisle and strike hard outside corner of nut (r.s.) and it will come off.....or apend 40.00 bucks dwn at napa and get the wrench kit for it..........

 

got it!! just needed a bigger hammer! thanks for the help!

 

I just take big pumps hold the hub with them and use an adjustable on the nut. Never had a problem.

 

Ahh a bigger hammer always does it!!