Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 326

The 2.3L and 2.5L engine does not use a fan hub nut. It is retained by four bolts which also secure the
pump pulley to the water pump.
1. If not equipped with A/C, disconnect the overflow tube from the fan guard, then unbolt and remove
the guard.
2. If equipped with A/C, disconnect the overflow tube from the shroud, remove the mounting screws and
lift the shroud off the brackets. Place the shroud behind the fan.
3. Remove the 4 clutch/fan assembly−to−pulley screws and remove the clutch/fan assembly. Vehicles
equipped with A/C should remove the clutch/fan and shroud together.
4. If necessary, remove the fan−to−clutch bolts to separate the fan from the clutch.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal. Torque the fan−to−clutch screws to 55−70 inch lbs. (6−8 Nm);
the fan/clutch assembly−to−pulley bolts to 12−18 ft. lbs. (16−24 Nm).
2.9L and 3.0L Engines
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Exploded view of the engine fan for the 2.3L and 2.5L engine
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