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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN K2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1417 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFAN REPLACEMENT (MECHANICAL)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 U

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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WARNING: Do not use or attempt to repair a damaged cooling fan assembly. Replace damaged fans with new assemblies. An unbalanced cooling fan could fly apart causing personal injury and property damage.
    Fig 1: View Of Fan Clutch & Fan Blade
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  1. Install the fan clutch onto the fan blade.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the fan clutch bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Fan Assembly
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  3. Install the fan assembly.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Special Tools J-48460 & J 41240-5A
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  4. Install the J-48460  Fan Clutch Remover and Installer Kit (1) and J 41240-5A  Fan Clutch wrench (2). See Special Tools .

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut clockwise to 56 N.m (41 lb ft).

  5. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (LMM Diesel)  or Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement (Mechanical) .
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