The fan clutch on this car apparently leaked out all its fluid, and was freewheeling all summer. But I didn't worry about it because the car's cooling system is so good, and in fact it never even got over 100*C.

But a couple weeks ago the clutch locked up and stayed engaged all the time. I already had the part, but needed to order the special tools to get the center bolt out. Thanks gsxr, for your pictures of the tools.

Well, the picture below is what I wanted to share. This is the fan clutch after removal. This is exactly as it came out, and the cap was already off the bearing. Yikes!

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Rick Miley
2014 Tesla Model S
2018 Tesla Model 3
2017 Nissan LEAF
Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro
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