09-20-2011, 12:58 AM
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Seek to understand,^Value
Location: San Jose, California
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 17,118
Mein Auto: 02 BMW 525i M54 automatic
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For the record, today yet another E39 owner has had problems getting the viscous fan clutch off ...
- E39 (1997 - 2003) > e39 fan clutch removal, need help
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Originally Posted by jcvara
I am trying to finish my cooling system overhaul but cant seem to loosen the fan clutch off of the water pump, any suggestions???
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Here are some answers to leverage back to here so others benefit.
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Originally Posted by Fudman
There are three common approachs:
1. Use the belt friction to hold the clutch while whacking the 32 mm wrench. (see the Beisan DIY)
2. Use the fan clutch holder tool (~$20) to hold it in place and a 32 mm wrench.
3. Use a screwdriver and wedge it into the clutch to hold it. (This is a cn90 trick)
I find the fan clutch tool works easiest with lowest risk of causing damage. Put a dab of anti-seize on the threads when you reassemble for easier future removal.
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EDIT: Fudman provided this ZDMack link in that thread, so others benefit:
Last edited by bluebee; 09-20-2011 at 10:39 AM.
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