2003 tj fan

[J.R.Cabral]

I was thinking about putting a flexlite electric wrangler fan on my 2003 tj and I was hoping that someone could tell me the easiest way to get the stock fan off. (Not new to turning a wrench, just never seen one like that before.)

 

[NomadJeep]

FSM:

REMOVAL
(1) 4.0L EngineThe thermal viscous fan drive/fan
blade assembly is attached (threaded) to water pump
hub shaft. Remove fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly
from water pump by turning mounting nut counterclockwise
as viewed from front. Threads on
viscous fan drive are RIGHT HAND. Using a suitable
fan wrench loosen the fan drive (Fig. 17).
(2) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(3) Some models with certain engines may require
the removal of the fan shroud to remove the viscous
fan drive. The fan shroud and fan blade/viscous fan
drive should be removed from the vehicle as one
assembly.
(4) After removing fan blade/viscous fan drive
assembly, do not place thermal viscous fan drive in
horizontal position. If stored horizontally, silicone
fluid in viscous fan drive could drain into its bearing
assembly and contaminate lubricant.

 

[J.R.Cabral]

WOW and thank you.