I tried to search the forums but could not find instructions for replacing the fan bearing bracket on my 1989 w201 2.6. I have a growling noise and lots of wobble in the fan so I am planning on replacing the clutch and the bearing bracket.
I have found instructions for replacing the clutch. Is replacing the bearing bracket simply a matter of unbolting it after I have removed the fan and then simply bolting on a new one, putting on the new clutch and fan?
If anybody has instructions I would love it, or if anybody has done this job before and can tell me if there is anything to look out for I would appreciate that also.
When I order the new bracket and new clutch I am going to order a replacement pulley for the pulley that is also on the bracket.
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks

After you remove the fan clutch:

- Remove the 5mm allen holding the water return pipe from water pump to aux heater pump. Also remove the 10mm hex screw holding this pipe to the water pump. Pull the pipe off the water pump and set it aside. Preferably drain the radiator a little bit first so you don't spill a bunch of water out of the water pump

- Remove the Y-bracket from the belt tensioner. Big 17mm (or 19mm I forget) bolt in the center of the belt tensioner and 3x 13mm bolts holding it in place. Bottom right bolt on the Y-bracket has a counter nut on the backside, also 13mm. You might be able to get by with just unbolting the leftmost bolt on the Y-bracket and sneaking the bracket out. But I've never done it this way.

- Remove the other 3 bolts holding the fan bracket in place and remove the unit.

Installation is reverse procedure. But replace the o-ring that goes behind the Y bracket bolt hole (it lives between the fan bracket and timing cover) and this hole needs to be resealed with the black metal to metal RTV sealant on the outside and on the Y-bracket itself. The shaft of this bolt used for this hole tapers for sealing on the o-ring and is different than the other bolts.

Thank you so much. Great instructions. I do have one question do you happen to know the name of the O ring? I am searching parts diagrams and can't find it listed. I have seen it mentioned in other forum posts but I can't find a part number or find it anywhere to purchase.

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Thanks. Now I'm ready to order parts and get started

I'd highly recommend buying the fan bracket from the dealer. I bought an INA (which is typically OEM) bearing bracket and it lasted 30 minutes. Now it may have been fake, look at my thread on the subject: "INA" M103 fan bearing bracket failed within 30 minutes- Possible fake?

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