How do you take off a fan clutch?

[5point0dude]

Ok, so the water pump install was going smoothly at first, but I've already hit my first snag. How do you take off the fan clutch? I took off the four bolts that hold the fan to the fan clutch, but I don't know what to do after that. Thanks.

 

[LX302]

You should be able to remove it after you take the 4 bolts out. It must be corroded on.
Smack the end carefully where you removed the bolts ( the water pump pully end) with a rubber mallet.

 

[stykthyn]

tap it with a mallet and it will pop off.

 

[Strype]

I usually take a c clamp and hold the belt together for leverage.

 

[5point0dude]

Alright, thanks guys. Time to get out the rubber mallet.

 

[DigitalDC89]

i just replaced my fan clutch the other day. with the fan out of the car, lay it flat on the ground. removed the 4 bolts, and lift the fan blades off of the clutch. that should be all it takes. mine was factory with 140k miles on it and it didnt stick or anything. a little WD40 and some wiggling should get it loose.

 

[5point0dude]

Yep, one little tap popped it off. Got the water pump in an now there's zero leaks and the temperature stays low.