Thanks for the additional info Vince. I took a look at mine last night, but it isn't really possible to inspect the fan clutch pulley bearing well without taking off the fan and the serpentine belt, which I'll do this weekend.

Can you please elaborate on why the fan support bracket bearing cannot be replaced? It would sure seem more economical and environmentaly friendly to press in a new bearing than to trash the whole thing. There must be a good reason. Can you shed some light?

Thanks.

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