03-07 Dodge Ram 2500 Fan Clutch replacement

If you don’t have cold A/C at idle this could be why.
Or overheating issues.
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@Outpost CTD

[@frankwern8784]

Thanks for putting this up. Your video helped walk me through the project. I used a loaner tool set from Advance Auto. On reinstallation of the fan unit I found that using a wood working clamp on the upper shroud compressed it allowing a bit easier access to the shaft nut. Be very careful not to crossthread the fan nut as you reinstall. I used a Dorman replacement and found the last inch of the wiring harness was exposed. I covered the bare wire insulation with electrical tape to protect it from exposure and chafe.

[@hogie1685]

Right on man

[@Rocknranchman]

I have changed mine out once and it’s not hard but it’s not easy either - took me half an afternoon! After 2.5 yrs now - My truck is again getting hot 200 degrees engine temp (in 100 degree Houston weather) at idol in drive thru line at McDonald’s and ac in not even cool. I’m thinking about supporting my local mechanic to change it as I have better things to do! 😆 Great video!

[@hogie1685]

Hahahahah

[@gotthumbs2235]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. I ended up buying the fan clutch tool from Amazon (~$50.00) and an air hammer for the task. I'd rather have the tools for any future use plus it's still less expensive than paying someone to do the job. I came to your video to double-check on the direction to turn the nut and a review of the task. Mine is an 03 3500 SRW Quad and it took some time to work through the stubborn nut. Ended up using a long pry bar wedged against the belt pulley nuts to keep it from rotating and that did the trick after some start/stop attempts with the air hammer. For the fan assembly removal, I worked from underneath the truck. Before unscrewing/removing the assembly, I put a piece of cardboard between the radiator and fan to minimize any radiator fin damage. Once the fan assembly was screwed off and with some patience it was easy to snake/rotate her down and then back up with the new clutch installed. Just remember to pull out the sheet of cardboard before connecting the wire connector and installing the bottom shield. It was an easy task once the nut was broken loose .

[@hogie1685]

Right on man. Good pointers!!!!

[@waynea.robinson8081]

Thanks for doing this. Having same issue w/my '07 3500 - great vid, simple to follow along. Good stuff!

[@hogie1685]

Thank you glad to help. I wanna save people TIME/MONEY

[@bryanancy]

Thanks for sharing, straight forward and to the point. Made my job much easier.

[@hogie1685]

Awesome man. Glad it helped.

[@garybanta222]

Am glad you did this video I really was struggling with what I needed to do with My truck until I watched your video but got it figured out thanks

[@elizabethcolunga3984]

Thanks , i just bought my 2006 cummins and had no idea what was wrong with it , i had my suspicions about the clutch or the thermostat, but this is exactly what my truck is doing so now im going to change out my clutch thanks and keep up the videos… thanks

[@hogie1685]

I love seeing comments like these. This is why I make videos

[@OutpostCTD]

I'm glad you did this video. My fan clutch is actually out on my 5.9

[@hogie1685]

Make a vid when you do yours!!!!!!

[@spencersgarage]

Agree, make a video about it... my a/c is not cooling at idle either.

[@brianconstantini5386]

Thx for the info... u made me realize my problem for my A/C!

[@ziadajam5433]

I’ve got the same AC issue on idle. Live in Vegas and we are peaking at 115 degrees these days. The truck will stay right around 180 on idle since the engine isn’t under load but will keep climbing as long as it’s under load. The part where I’m confused about is even at highway speeds I’ll climb sometimes even past 210 degrees. I have an oem 180 degree Cummins thermostat. I think I’ll try the fan clutch and see if that changes anything

[@jerremycooper8659]

Thanks man, I wish I would of watched this b4 I paid some jack wagon 680.00 to fix my AC. I did have a thought about the fan but figured he would catch what ever it was . Funny thing is they took my hole dash out chasing the problem.

[@hogie1685]

WHAT!!!!!!! Ahhhh man.

[@gregpintler4846]

I have a 2004 2500 with the cummins 5.9. I had to change my clutch fan. I watched you video for the instructions [Thank You]. After looking at the bottom side of the fan shroud I noticed that I have a 2 piece shroud. After removing the 2 plastic rivet things, the bottom half goes up about 1/2 an inch then comes back down to remove. I removed the clutch just as you said but took it out the bottom. About a 30 minute job. MFG date on my Dodge is Sept 03

[@hogie1685]

Cool. How did you end up breaking the fan clutch free?

[@gregpintler4846]

@@hogie1685 I bought the Fan Clutch tools from Geno's Garage. Worked like a charm.

[@karlhogeterp5597]

Ouch on the thumbnail, but no pain-no gain, lesson learned. Great video, SON...

[@hogie1685]

Thanks PaPa

[@richyg3993]

Sweet! My truck has the same issues! 07 5.9. The truck warms up too when driving in the warm weather.

[@hogie1685]

Yes sir!!! Mine didn’t warm up. Just no A/C at idle

[@andyhunt4264]

Worked, thanks for the video. Fan clutch replaced and ac working at idle.

[@hogie1685]

Right on man!!!!! Glad it fixed your issue.

[@nezerac]

I watched this video specifically for the fan clutch removal 😂

[@hogie1685]

No worries man 😂

[@oldmustang-1969]

Just learned mine is bad after charging the a/c and has been since day one of owning it. Previous owner put in a new radiator because it didn't blow cold . Mines stuck real bad & just not knowing if reverse thread or standard since mine is an early 03 with suttle differences in wiring . Another person showed a vid explaining direction of blade angle determines thread direction

[@nateruths713]

Thanks for video, that holding tool is money!!!😊

[@hogie1685]

I have since bought a good air chisel and it works good.

[@Im4the1]

If it is time for a radiator flush, it is so much easier just to take the AC condenser out of the way (gently), take the inner cooler out of the way pull the radiator, but good video nonetheless.!

[@derekvedenoff1021]

Time to do my 06. I’m the original owner 179k on it. Ordered one in from Geno’s Garage.

[@hogie1685]

Right on!

[@waltmclean2150]

I got to do my 06 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel 5 speed tomorrow. I rat build a nest in radiator shoud a stick was in there and got caught in the fan. The cable to fan clutch got destroyed with fan blades. The fans blades broke off and destroyed my radiator. I was driving a real steep incline in 4 low when this happened. Luck I drove a short distance to the house to access the damage. What a costly repair. Radiator, fan clutch, fan and antifreeze.

[@hogie1685]

Absolutely. But doin it yourself instead of a garage or STEALERSHIP. You still saved a fortune!!!! That sucks that that happened!!!

[@keithbeenken558]

On my 2004 Dodge i was able to get come out from the bottom if have two piece fan shroud easier do that way

[@gagepuffinbarger6939]

I got a question you might be able to answer. On my 2008 2500 cummins, i have the same setup there, and the fan seems to move with a reasonable amount of resistance, and it moves plenty of air at idle. My issue is that sometimes the fan just seems to be locked in for the whole duration of the drive. Checking the temp gauge, and it reads just under 200 degrees. When rpm goes up, the fan is just noisy as can be, and same with idling down. Would this be an issue with the fan clutch, or would it be an issue of the ecu telling it to kick on? Mind you, i dont use the A/C.

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

I've been seeing a lot of comment number 666 so I had to change that like it so that it changed to 667 but it was a great video either way

[@jimeylee2036]

Can borrow the tools from most chain parts stores….O’reilleys.

[@__WJK__]

Was really hoping to see exactly how the aftermarket wrench kit worked, oh well, maybe next time.

[@hogie1685]

Shoot I’m sorry. Your right I should have filmed that part. Where you able to see it in another video somewhere else?

[@__WJK__]

@@hogie1685 - All's good, after some digging, was able to find a video that showed how the wrenches worked. If anyone's interested, here's the video... kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3LWdmqqfapsi8U

[@hogie1685]

Thanks for the link. Hope people see that.

[@richiebirdwell8247]

Change water pump out to they usually start leaking around 175,000 and take air hose blow out radiator it will be dirty after all that time not moving any air and dont by after market clutch fans from o'Reillys unless u want to do this every weekend

[@hogie1685]

Great tips thanks. Someone did mention to me, that it’s not the greatest idea to use after market clutches.

[@ineeddollars]

@@hogie1685 how did the aftermarket one workout for you ?

[@hogie1685]

The wires somehow ended up getting sucked in. I’m not sure how. And I was like a year later. But it worked just fine before that lol

[@ineeddollars]

@@hogie1685 that’s a shame , I’m just doing mine with an aftermarket clutch, I’ll make sure the wires are secure, thanks again 👍

[@hogie1685]

Yah my wires where all good and secure. Not sure how or what made it do that lol. Make sure you keep the old clutch. Lol. I still had mine lol. Put it back in for now

[@rustyfowler6571]

Thanks

[@joses204]

Thank you for your help appreciate good video

[@hogie1685]

Thanks man

[@sandrareinertson1195]

Awesome explanation thx rhino

[@Larry-rr6ko]

I need to do this soon as well. I got my arm caught on the fan and well……. It stopped completely haha

[@hogie1685]

How did you get your arm caught ???

[@thomasmiller5451]

Plus I'm my truck didn't never overheated before until the belt broke

[@kevinburk1670]

my top pulley exploded on acold start and belt took out fan clutch harness fan and rad always replace belt an tansioner and top idler pulley

[@timothymroberts2949]

Excellent job

[@hogie1685]

Thanks man!

[@hogie1685]

Hope it helped

[@jesselee1855]

In the seven years you’ve owned your truck have you had to change the water pump yet now would be a good time to do that too if you haven’t change the water pump we do a video of it when you do it

[@hogie1685]

Sure!!!!!

[@corygriffin9851]

My Cummins has a non electric clutch fan off a 6.0 Ls on it since it ate the wiring one day lol

[@hogie1685]

Lol what ever works haha

[@patriotarborist711]

You never showed how to crack it loose. I am having trouble with mine, but on a F750. I rented the tools, but it seems too tight

[@hogie1685]

Did you try a good air chisel?

[@patriotarborist711]

@@hogie1685 no I do not have one. the kit from o'reillys was cheap and the wrench ended up bending lol. My old neighbor is a mechanic and is going to come over to try with his kit. funny thing is, I replaced the clutch a year or two ago but cannot remember the direction to turn it

[@thomasmiller5451]

Problem I'm having is that my belt broke now it's like overheating but it takes about what was sitting there when it's idling it stays normal the temperature stays normal but when I'm driving about 20 25 minutes later it's all the way up to the hot mark can you give me any pointers of what you think that might be I'm thinking it's the clan I mean I'm sorry I'm thinking that as the fan clutch fan or cuz nothing's leaking in the water pump I got a new thermostat I put new hoses on there's a new air conditioner unit in it everything everything's new except for the water pump but the water pump is not making a noise or it's not making it's not leaking can you give me any pointers to give me any suggestions of what should I check next thank you very much cuz you make everything look so easy

[@sarahbutcher2559]

Glad you cleaned the fan! ;) Did this solve the codes? What was your total time on this job? Hey, we haven't forgotten about your giveaway promise for 100K subs! Get on 'er! ;)

[@jimeylee2036]

Don’t buy anything but a genuine Mopar fan clutch. Did some engine work, went ahead and changed the fan clutch with an off brand from Rock Auto. Don’t! Just lost the warranted clutch. Going back stock!

[@hogie1685]

I hear yah but stealership wanted a G note for OE clutch

[@hogie1685]

CDN that is lol.

[@jimeylee2036]

Yeah…think got mine from the innerwebs and it was like 450. Rock auto was like 179 but when it quits going through the Rockies, I wished I’d have gone back stock. Funny thing is, the factory one was fine I just swapped out a bunch of the auxiliary stuff sense its 20 years old and I had the engine apart. Probably threw away a good fan clutch for nothing!

[@hogie1685]

@jimeylee2036 ahhhhhhhh. Yah I kept mine lol. Just in case

[@cjsmith6689]

This doesn't make sense to me. Unless your truck was at operating temp to lock the "clutch" , of course it's going to spin with out pressure. That's the point of a clutch fan. My fan is locked on cold start up, It takes 20 damn minutes for the temp gauge to even start moving in the winter.

[@electrake2063]

This is NOT like a 2003 Cummins. It's connected to the radiator.

[@marloncooks5322]

Thanks man 💯🏋🏾‍♂️

[@hogie1685]

No problem 👍. Hope it helped

[@happycamper5193]

So I have a 2007 Dodge 2500 5.9 and when I turn truck off the fan is still turning and its making a like bad bering sound. Change fan clutch?

[@happycamper5193]

Replace fan clutch, makes same sound.

[@dubsbarry9963]

Probably your water pump. Pulley bearing wears out, gets squeaky. If you ignore it, it'll shred your serpentine belt which can damage other components when it comes off...like fan blades or fan clutch wiring harness. I speak from experience. Try spraying the water pump pulley with water (while running) and see if squeal goes away temporarily.

[@zl1_eric888]

She’s pooched, that’s a new one I’m gonna start using 😂

[@guadalupealonso5774]

McGiver it Like that

[@Plumber1339]

Putting the chugga dugga to work on hose bird bolts

[@hogie1685]

I turned her down for those bad boys!!!! 😉. Did u like the CASUALTY???? Hahahaha

[@fishermanmadness6748]

Boss man Question

[@hogie1685]

Shoot

[@pinata-whacker4635]

Cummins is a F beast!!!

[@hogie1685]

Easy to work on too!!!!!!!

[@lydiagarner4134]

Is it a clock wise or counter to remove?

[@hogie1685]

Lol counter clockwise. It’s in the vid

[@DonkeyPunchPrime]

I literally said ouch and laughed I’ve done it to many times💀🤣🤣

[@The_MM_Life]

Didnt seem that much harder to spin by hand after replacing the clutch?? Any thing else a guy can check to see if clutch is going out?

[@hogie1685]

No codes thrown??? Do you have cold A/C at idle???

[@troyd7464]

How does the wire clip work thats the part you need to video

[@hogie1685]

What did you want to see?

[@troyd7464]

@@hogie1685 I got it thanks.

[@DavidDiazXchangefd]

Hey! Thanks for the video I was wondering what codes you had ?

[@hogie1685]

FAN SPEED P0483

[@DavidDiazXchangefd]

@@hogie1685 thanks I think I’m gonna have to do that

[@hogie1685]

I bought an aftermarket one. But of money is not really an option I would have gotten an OEM one

[@frankfurino7590]

do you notice whining noise when going threw the gears when you changed the fan clutch?

[@hogie1685]

If I have the A/C on or if I’m towing and it’s hot day. I can hear the fan when floating thru the gears.

[@coreytimm540]

Having troubles with getting stuck in 2nd and 3rd gear, pulled this code and read that replacing it would help the shifting as well. Any truth to that? I know the wire from the fan clutch is on the same line as the tranny.

[@hogie1685]

Wow I have no idea. But I could. Worth fixing tho. If you pulled that code I’m sure it’s prolly pooched

[@hogie1685]

Do you have a auto trans???

[@Freedomjunkremovers]

Does anyone know the size of the bolts that hold the fan to the clutch?

[@hogie1685]

I think it was 10mm

[@dumdaughter7366]

Just replaced my radiator and the clutch wire got hit by the fan and broke agin

[@hogie1685]

Ohhhhhhhh noooooooooo!!!!!

[@scottwilson4994]

Oh No. Great video, but you only drive 20 minutes to work! And you live in the south of Ontario ,do you really need AC baby in March .Got too get me a Dodge. Ha

[@hogie1685]

Your right gotta turn off the A/C and go GREEN 😉😜🤣🤣🤣 #Greenman

[@screamindieselltd]

Good old stubborn Cummins fan nut. 😂

[@hogie1685]

Just needed either a bigger air chisel or the proper tool for the job lol

[@406crusader4]

6:00 mark epic

[@brandoncameron6073]

Where did you order your part? Was it aftermarket or OEM?

[@hogie1685]

Aftermarket from Autoshack.com

[@ralphiellaneza]

Hey did you replace the old fan clutch with a OEM fan clutch or aftermarket fan clutch?

[@ralphiellaneza]

OEM or Aftermarket?

[@hogie1685]

I used aftermarket. But I just had the fan suck the wires in FML

[@hogie1685]

But a mechanic told me that with fam clutches he always puts in OEM

[@tomparsons3093]

What direction dose the fam turn ? Counter clock wise or clock wise ? They sell two different once’s for the 6.7 Cummins

[@hogie1685]

WHAT!?

[@tomparsons3093]

They sell a reversed style fan clutch and a non reverse style fan clutch for the 07 6.7 Cummins and I’m trying to get a new one but I can’t figure out witch one I have I was wondering if u knew how to tell witch one I need

[@hogie1685]

I would just call the dealer to be sure. I didn’t know that.

[@Roxyboarder419]

Depends if the pulley on your water pump is smooth or v grooved.

[@Roxyboarder419]

Good video, I loosened the tensioner bolt a bit the help get the serpentine belt behind the tensioner pulley, it made it a LOT easier.

[@chocryder]

Where you get the clutch?

[@hogie1685]

Autoshack.ca

[@chocryder]

@@hogie1685 I just look and I don’t see them offering one anymore

[@hogie1685]

Yup your right. I just did too!!! Are you from the states or Canada?

[@nickdiesel8018]

What size was the wrench

[@hogie1685]

36mm

[@TheProchargedmopar]

👍💪

[@tsti1es]

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