lr4 fan clutch thread direction

[quirozson]

lr4 fan clutch thread direction?
2011 LR4 HSE USA

When facing the engine from the bumper, which way should I turn. Interwebs say counterclockwise while facing the engine, but I can't get mine to move! Whacking 36mm Wrench with a hammer to the left and nothing!

 

[f1racer328]

This is what I used for reference when I removed mine on my 2012. Mine had previously been replaced under warranty so it was easy to get off.

 

[quirozson]

This is what I used for reference when I removed mine on my 2012. Mine had previously been replaced under warranty so it was easy to get off.

That is the video I used and having been smacking pushing and cursing counter clockwise with no movement!

 

[alldazed]

I believe it is a reverse thread so you would turn it clockwise facing it on that era of the V8. SC version on rrsc is regular thread. Lisle makes a very good tool that attaches to an air hammer running off a reasonable size air compressor. My 1 gallon wouldn’t work but 30 gallon compressor took it off in seconds.

 

[greiswig]

Rule of thumb is that whichever way the engine rotates, to loosen the fan you want to turn the nut in that same direction.

 

[quirozson]

I believe it is a reverse thread so you would turn it clockwise facing it on that era of the V8. SC version on rrsc is regular thread. Lisle makes a very good tool that attaches to an air hammer running off a reasonable size air compressor. My 1 gallon wouldn’t work but 30 gallon compressor took it off in seconds.

I will put more effort in that direction. "I believe" is not too confidence inspiring though

 

[Rover Range]

You can always use a tool like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Clutch-Wrench-Water-Holder/dp/B06XPWQVTS/ref=asc_df_B06XPWQVTS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385178051407&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7148024903999774121&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027611&hvtargid=pla-1034756895032&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78533818717&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385178051407&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7148024903999774121&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027611&hvtargid=pla-1034756895032

 

[quirozson]

You can always use a tool like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Clutch-Wrench-Water-Holder/dp/B06XPWQVTS/ref=asc_df_B06XPWQVTS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=385178051407&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7148024903999774121&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027611&hvtargid=pla-1034756895032&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78533818717&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=385178051407&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7148024903999774121&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027611&hvtargid=pla-1034756895032

yes, but that tool is of no help if you're exerting force in the wrong direction

 

[djkaosone]

I have a '11 LR4 HSE V8 and it's a left hand thread. So, spin it clockwise to get it off. I've taken the fan off countless number of times.

 

[djkaosone]

For reference, according to the workshop manual for the 5.0 V8.