Fan Clutch
Fan Clutch
Fan Clutch
02
General Information
General Information disengages the fan clutch when the coolant tempera-
ture drops below that range.
The fan drive is a temperature-controlled, air- With the Kysor fan clutch, when you start a cold en-
operated clutch for the engine cooling fan. Its pur- gine, the solenoid valve releases air pressure to the
pose is to maintain engine temperature by engaging cylinder, and the fan clutch remains disengaged. The
or disengaging the fan. For the specific coolant tem- fan does not turn.
peratures that turn the engine fan on, refer to Sec- When the coolant temperature rises to the tempera-
tion 20.00. ture switch setting, the switch provides power to the
Air pressure to the fan clutch is controlled by a sole- solenoid valve, and the valve stops the flow of com-
noid valve; the solenoid valve is controlled by a tem- pressed air to the fan clutch. A spring within the fan
perature switch that is installed in the thermostat engages the clutch, and the fan turns.
housing. See Fig. 1. When the coolant temperature drops to the tempera-
On vehicles with air conditioning, the fan clutch sole- ture switch cutoff setting, the solenoid releases com-
noid valve is connected to a fan cycling switch at the pressed air to the clutch, and the clutch disengages.
receiver-dryer. If the refrigerant pressure exceeds the On vehicles with air conditioning, the fan clutch sole-
setting of the fan cycling switch, the switch supplies noid valve is connected to a fan cycling switch at the
power to the solenoid valve. See Fig. 2.
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A. To the circuit breaker. B. From the secondary air tank.
1. Fan Clutch 2. Solenoid Valve 3. Temperature Switch
Fig. 1, Fan Clutch Piping and Wiring (vehicle without air conditioning)
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4
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A
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A. To the circuit breaker. B. From the secondary air tank.
1. Fan Clutch 3. Solenoid Valve
2. Fan Cycling Switch at the Receiver-Drier 4. Temperature Switch
Fig. 2, Fan Clutch Piping and Wiring (vehicle with air conditioning)
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1. Nut 3/824, grade 5; Washer
2. Fan
3. Fan Clutch
4. Flanged Bolt, M12 x 35 mm, grade 10.9; Washer
1. Park the vehicle, apply the parking brakes, and from the top of the radiator.
chock the tires.
With one person holding each side of the radia-
2. Tilt the hood. tor, tilt the top of the radiator forward.
5. With the radiator tilted forward, remove the fan.
WARNING For instructions, refer to Section 20.01 in this
workshop manual.
Always wear protective equipment such as
goggles or a face shield when working with air
lines that may contain pressure. WARNING
Be careful when loosening the air line fitting; the If the fan clutch engages during the next step, it
line could contain high residual air pressure. If could cause personal injury. Keep the fan clutch
quickly disconnected the line may whip, or it may disengaged throughout this procedure by main-
blow out compressed air, dirt or sludge with suf- taining between 90 and 120 psi (620 and 827 kPa)
ficient force to damage eyes, or cause other per- of air pressure.
sonal injury.
6. Align the access holes in the fan clutch with the 2. Install the fan. For instructions, refer to Sec-
allen screws on the fan hub. See Fig. 2. tion 20.01.
3. If the radiator was moved forward, position the
radiator flat on its mounts, and connect the sup-
port struts to the top of the radiator. For instruc-
tions, refer to Section 20.01 in this workshop
manual.
4. Connect the air line to the fan clutch.
5. Lower the hood.
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Installation
IMPORTANT: A new coupler must be used when
installing the clutch onto the hub.
1. Install the fan clutch onto the fan clutch hub.
1.1 Install a new coupler onto the fan hub.
1.2 Position the fan clutch onto the fan hub,
then push it toward the rear of the vehicle
and rotate the clutch until the flats of the
coupler engage the fan clutch.
1.3 Line up the access holes in the clutch with
the holes for the allen screws in the clutch
hub.
1.4 Install the allen screws, and tighten them
44 lbfft (60 Nm).
Special Tools
IMPORTANT: Special tools are are recom-
mended, but not required for this procedure.
See Table 1 for the special tool set.
Special Tools
Description Part Number Order From
Wright Brothers Enterprises
8171 Hibma
Support and Compressor (see Fig. 1) 1090-00000-02
Marion, MI 49665
Telephone: 231-825-2939
Table 1, Special Tools
22 23
19 20 21
12
6 11
10 13
2 4 5
3 7 8 9
1 14
15 16 17
18
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A. If a lip seal is used, install it so that it faces away from the fan studs.
1. Cylinder Nut 9. Engagement Spring Carrier 17. Flatwasher
2. Cylinder Assembly 10. Shaft Assembly 18. Fan Stud
3. Piston Rod Seal Washer 11. Lining 19. O-Ring
4. Lip Seal (may be O-Ring) 12. Lining Retaining Plates 20. Piston Rod Assembly
5. Dust Seal 13. Lockwasher 21. O-Ring
6. Housing Assembly 14. Screw 22. Snap Ring
7. Engagement Spring End Cap 15. Fan Nut 23. Coupling
8. Engagement Spring 16. Lockwasher
Fig. 4, Removing the Cylinder Nut and Cylinder Fig. 5, Installing the Piston Rod Seal Washer
Relining 9. Remove the air pressure from the fan clutch, and
allow the fan to engage.
IMPORTANT: Premature wearing of the fan 10. Disconnect the shop air, and connect the air line
clutch lining is due to either insufficient air pres- to the fan drive.
sure necessary to fully disengage the clutch (al-
lowing the clutch to remain partially engaged,
thus increasing wear), or a problem in the con-
trol circuit for the fan. Before putting the fan
clutch back in service, check the fan control and
air supply systems and make any necessary re-
pairs.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brake, and shut down the engine. Chock
the tires.
WARNING
If the fan clutch engages during the next step, it
could cause personal injury. Keep the fan clutch
disengaged throughout this procedure by main-
taining between 90 and 120 psi (620 and 827 kPa)
of air pressure.
2. Bleed all the air from the primary and secondary
tanks.
3. Disconnect the air line from the fan drive, and
apply 90 to 110 psi (620 to 760 kPa) shop air
pressure to the fan drive.
4. Remove the six lining plate screws, and remove
the three lining plates. See Fig. 1.
5. Remove the old lining. If the lining sticks, use a
hammer and a screwdriver to free it by tapping
on the dividing cut in the lining.
6. Inspect the clutch shaft. If lining residue is
present, or if the surface appears glazed over
(non-metallic), temporarily release the air pres-
sure from the clutch to allow shaft to protrude,
and use a ScotchBrite to break the glaze.
NOTE: Some applications may be too tight to
spread the lining and slip it over the pulley. If
necessary, the lining can be cut in half with a
hacksaw for installation.
7. Apply air pressure to the clutch again, and install
the new lining. See Fig. 2.
8. Install the new lining plates. Tighten the screws
30 lbfin (340 Ncm).
22 23
19 20 21
12
6 11
10 13
2 4 5
3 7 8 9
1 14
15 16 17
18
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A. If a lip seal is used, install it so that it faces away from the fan studs.
1. Cylinder Nut 9. Engagement Spring Carrier 17. Flatwasher
2. Cylinder Assembly 10. Shaft Assembly 18. Fan Stud
3. Piston Rod Seal Washer 11. Lining 19. O-Ring
4. Lip Seal (may be O-Ring) 12. Lining Retaining Plates 20. Piston Rod Assembly
5. Dust Seal 13. Lockwasher 21. O-Ring
6. Housing Assembly 14. Screw 22. Snap Ring
7. Engagement Spring End Cap 15. Fan Nut 23. Coupling
8. Engagement Spring 16. Lockwasher
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Troubleshooting Tables
ProblemThe Fan Clutch Fails to Engage
ProblemThe Fan Clutch Fails to Engage
Possible Cause Remedy
Theres no power to the fan clutch control Check all electrical connections, and repair or replace wiring as needed.
circuit. Check the circuit breaker for the engine fan and repair or replace as needed.
The engine temperature switch is
Make sure the switch is normally closed, not normally open. Replace the
damaged or an incorrect sensor has been
switch if it is damaged or if the switch is the wrong type.
installed.
The solenoid valve is malfunctioning. Replace the solenoid valve.
The fan clutch is leaking. Install a new seal kit.
The air supply to the fan clutch is Make sure the fan clutch air lines are not leaking or pinched. Repair the lines
restricted. as needed.
If the lubricant that comes with the rebuild kit for the Chevron SR12
Kysor K22RA fan clutch is unavailable, use one of Amoco Rykon Premium #2EP
the following approved lubricants:
Texaco RB Premium
Aeroshell 5
Shell Alvania R3