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Originally Posted by Daver22
Yeah I figured that would be the likely outcome. I will get one ordered up so I don’t have to mess around. Can I get the fan pulled while alternator stays in the car? Any tips or experiences?
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You can. It just slides over the threaded shaft on the alternator. It's held in place with a locating/woodruff key and the nut/shims/pulley you're already acquainted with.
Basic steps to remove it:
1) Remove nut
2) Remove the tension cap
3) Remove shims (if any), noting the number
4) Remove half-pulley
5) Remove fan belt
6) Remove shims, noting the number
7) Pull fan towards you, possibly wiggling as you do so
8) If fan blades contact rear of engine bay, tilt fan as needed and continue removal
Installation is the reverse of disassembly.
You were basically one step away from having it removed with what you've done already. The woodruff key should be solidly inserted into the alternator shaft, but there's a slim possibility that it's loose. If you hear anything fall off while you are removing the fan, make sure that's not it. Aside from that, I can't think of any real "gotchas". The alternator is secured to the fan housing, which is secured via the strap to the engine case. You shouldn't need to worry about them during the procedure. The fan blades are likely to be dirty, so wear gloves. You should be able to remove the fan with muscle and effort. If you try to resort to a pry-bar, you're going to have a bad time.