Q: How to remove and install the Cooling Fan on Ford Excursion?
A: Fan clutch checks are vital for gasoline and 7.3L diesel engines. Bearing play should be checked and fan should turn freely by hand as well as lubricating oil leakage from the joint of the fan clutch. When it is necessary to replace the fan clutch, check for fluid leakage around it and a deformed spring or grease coming from the joint. Replace the fan clutch if you find any of these conditions. For hot engine checks, start the engine, allow it to reach normal temperature then switch off the ignition. The removal procedure entails disconnection of battery cables, draining coolant from the cooling system, and taking out the expansion tank and Radiator hose. Loosen the nut while holding the pulley with a chain wrench Position assembly inside shroud Unbolt shroud Lift both out together Put this thing in here For 6.0L and 6.4L diesel engines with electric fans consult a service center for diagnosis. Removal includes disconnecting wiring, and securing the hub to unscrew the blade assembly until it lifts out stator can be removed and then reassembled.