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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 428 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONENGINE COOLING FANINSTALLATION
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Engine Cooling Fan: Installation

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Installation
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  1. Install fan assembly by guiding lower tabs of fan assembly into corresponding radiator hooks.
    Fig 1: Installing Fan Assembly
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  2. Install fan assembly to radiator bolts.
  3. Install lower radiator pins into cradle brackets.
    Fig 2: Installing Lower Radiator Pins Into Cradle Brackets
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  4. Install upper CRFM bracket assemblies.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper Crfm Bracket Assemblies
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  5. Install radiator outlet hose.
  6. Position clamp at 5 o'clock.
    Fig 4: Installing Radiator Outlet Hose
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  7. Install radiator inlet hose.
  8. Position clamp at 6 o'clock.
    Fig 5: Installing Radiator Inlet Hose
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  9. Install condenser splash shield.
    Fig 6: Installing Condenser Splash Shield
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  10. Install battery box inlet air duct.
    Fig 7: Install Battery Box Inlet Air Duct
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  11. Clip transmission cooler lines to fan assembly.
    Fig 8: Clipping Transmission Cooler Lines To Fan Assembly
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  12. Clip engine wire harness to fan assembly.
    Fig 9: Clipping Engine Wire Harness To Fan Assembly
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  13. Connect fan motor to engine harness.
  14. Install front fascia. (Refer to "Front Fascia" installation procedure in the Body Front End section of the Body Service Manual.)
  15. Fill cooling system. (Refer to "Coolant Replacement" procedure in this section.)
    Fig 10: Connecting Fan Motor To Engine Harness
    G01041272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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