How to Remove a Viscous Fan Clutch on Dodge Dakota?

You should start by draining the cooling system a little to remove the viscous radiator fan clutch. After that, remove the upper radiator hose and the air filter housing assembly. Insert tool 6958 and adapter pins 8346 to separate the fan/viscous fan drive assembly from the water pump while the vehicle is still in place. Put the fan/fan drive assembly into the radiator shroud and then remove the two shroud mounting screws to extract the assembly and shroud. Don't leave the removed fan blade/viscous fan drive assembly in a horizontal position to make certain the silicone fluid does not drip into the bearings. At the end, eliminate the four bolts that join the fan assembly to the viscous fan drive.

How to Install a Fan Clutch for Your Radiator on Dodge Dakota?

Secure the fan blade assembly onto the viscous fan drive using 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm) torque. After that, place the fan blade or viscous fan drive onto the radiator shroud and install the whole assembly into the car. Attach the fan shroud with retaining screws and tighten them till they reach 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.). After that, assemble the fan blade or viscous fan drive to the water pump shaft and fit the upper radiator hose. Once you have filled the cooling system, put the black battery cable back on.

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Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Part Number: 52029290AC
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- Other Name: Clutch - Fan; Engine Cooling Fan Clutch; Drive Fan
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Part Number: 52029084AA
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- Other Name: Clutch - Fan; Engine Cooling Fan Clutch; Drive Fan
- Replaces: 52028799AA, 52028799AB, 52028799AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2004 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 3.9L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Part Number: 68064766AA
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- Other Name: Clutch - Fan Drive; Engine Cooling Fan Clutch; Clutch; Viscous Clutch Fan Drive
- Replaces: 55116813AA, 52028307
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1996 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, S, SLT, Sport, WS | 3.9L V6, 5.2L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Part Number: 52029152AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch - Fan; Engine Cooling Fan Clutch; Drive Fan
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, SLT, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Part Number: 52029291AE
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch - Fan; Engine Cooling Fan Clutch; Drive Fan
- Replaces: 52029291AC, 52029291AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 4.7L V8, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Part Number: 52029767AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch - Fan; Engine Cooling Fan Clutch; Drive Fan
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, R/T, SLT, Sport | 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Part Number: 52028944AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch; Engine Cooling Fan Clutch; Drive Fan
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Dodge Dakota | Base, SLT, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Part Number: 55056585AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clutch - Fan; Engine Cooling Fan Clutch; Drive Fan
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS

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The Fan Clutch is yet another part that in fact plays a large role in increasing the efficiency and durability of the existing models of the Dodge Dakota. The Fan Clutch is reputed for its efficiency in controlling the cooling fan's rotation in dependance with the engine heat and load, the Fan Clutch guarantees that the cooling process of the Dodge Dakota's engine is optimally effective in prolonging the service worth of this model. The currently available Fan Clutch for Dakota is model friendly, fitting into different Dakota models and is mounted either on the water pump pulley or consists of electronic commands for precise cooling. The versatility benefits the function of the Dakota's cooling system in general, and it is also very important for vehicle safety, which is aimed at avoiding overheating. The Fan Clutch defines the automotive market given the members' engineering and fabrication, as well as capability to deliver maximum performance when it comes to meeting the operational needs of Dakota owners on a day-to-day basis or at tasks that create extra demand on the car. Also, the Fan Clutch plays a role of regulating the engine temperature and may therefore results in improved fuel economy. As for the peculiarities of the Dodge Dakota structure, the fan clutch may be mentioned as one of the most significant features that prove the car's power and efficiency, which similar to other mid-size pickup trucks, the Dakota has been famous for responding to the demands of the truck aficionados.

Dodge Dakota Fan Clutch Parts and Q&A

Fan Clutch
52029290AC
Q: How to Remove a Viscous Fan Clutch on Dodge Dakota?
A:
You should start by draining the cooling system a little to remove the viscous radiator fan clutch. After that, remove the upper radiator hose and the air filter housing assembly. Insert tool 6958 and adapter pins 8346 to separate the fan/viscous fan drive assembly from the Water Pump while the vehicle is still in place. Put the fan/fan drive assembly into the radiator shroud and then remove the two shroud mounting screws to extract the assembly and shroud. Don't leave the removed Fan Blade/viscous fan drive assembly in a horizontal position to make certain the silicone fluid does not drip into the bearings. At the end, eliminate the four bolts that join the fan assembly to the viscous fan drive.
Fan Clutch
52029291AE
Q: How to Install a Fan Clutch for Your Radiator on Dodge Dakota?
A:
Secure the Fan Blade assembly onto the viscous fan drive using 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm) torque. After that, place the fan blade or viscous fan drive onto the radiator shroud and install the whole assembly into the car. Attach the fan shroud with retaining screws and tighten them till they reach 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.). After that, assemble the fan blade or viscous fan drive to the water pump shaft and fit the upper radiator hose. Once you have filled the cooling system, put the black Battery Cable back on.