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Originally Posted by P.E.Haiges
I'm trying to figure how to replace the fan clutch on a 87 300SDL 6 cylinder engine. I got fan off but nothing else.
Instructions with new clutch said the clutch screws off the shaft from water pump but clutch just slips on that shaft. I tried tapping a screw driver between pulley nose and the clutch but its too tight to move.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Minimum method you can release the tensioner and remove the serpentine belt, then use the serpentine belt and a pair of visegrips to form a strap wrench to hold the water pump pulley. The clutch is held in place with an 8 mm allen bolt in the center of the clutch.
If there is a Harbor Freight within driving distance you can but a pulley spinning/holding tool for $8 that will let you hold the pulley and remove the bolt. You should be able to drive the vehicle without the fan without too much of a problem!