Disassembly & Reassembly

1998 Saturn SC1 AutomaticSECTION Disassembly & Reassembly

While holding fan, remove fan-to-motor nut (left-hand thread). Pull fan off of motor shaft. Remove screws and remove fan motor. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . To reassemble, reverse disassembly procedure. Tighten fan nut to 27-44 INCH lbs. (3-5 N.m).

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Cooling Fan (With Air Conditioning)
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.