Chevy Duramax Fan Clutch Tool

This tool broke the fan clutch nut seal very easily without much effort.

Chevy duramax fan clutch tool.

Diesel power products has the parts for your gmc or chevy truck. Description many service jobs on the duramax require removal of the fan clutch. Where it matters the most is the space between the pins which has two on opposite sides of the base. Changing fan clutch on lml duramax diesel engine.

Our fan clutch wrench makes for simple removal and includes a pocket to accept an air hammer bit for added convenience. You will need a special tool j 41240 5a fan clutch wrench to remove the fan clutch. Driving around with an engine that runs too hot is dangerous. I ve tried everything i can find on here and can t get it off i called the local diesel shop and got the air chisel tool with the wrench and still can not brake it loose.

One side is 3 apart measuring right in the middle on one side and 2 and 1 2 apart measuring on the other side. Since engine temperature increases at higher speeds driving at a safe speed can become challenging too. Fortunately autozone offers the lowest prices on loaner fan clutch wrenches for your convenience. Clutch fan assembly on a 2004 duramax diesel liter engine.

In the middle of trying to change head gaskets and can not for the life of me get the fan clutch loose. Previous to the duramax their 6 2l and 6 5l offerings faltered behind the powerstroke and cummins offerings in terms of overall power and reliability. Attachments are only available to registered users. Use it when repairing or replacing water pumps timing chains or the fan clutch.

Idk what else to do. A fan clutch tool is one of the most overlooked tools in a mechanic s collection. General motors made some huge waves in the diesel market in 2001 with the release of the first duramax powered chevrolet and gmc s. This is for single alternator engines.

You can usually rent this tool from any big chain parts store. 1 4 ratchet flex rachet helps 1 2. The performance tool w80498 gm fan clutch wrench is designed for use on 1996 and later gm trucks and vans and to work with both 10 mm and 13 mm pulleys works with blazer and jimmy sport utility vehicles 2 2 l 4 cycle and 4 3 l v6 s10.