Fan Pulley Removal

Is anyone aware of how to remove the fan pulley? I talked to the dealer, but they said this isn't a servicable item. The pressed in bearings in the AC bracket can't be replaced. Has anyone done this before? Do you have pn's for the replacement bearings? I have pics but I'm unable to post them.

you should beable to get the # off the bearing and go to any parts house and get one.Then have someone oress them apart and replace the bearing.Have done this with idler pulles before.

Dobbs said:

you should beable to get the # off the bearing and go to any parts house and get one.Then have someone oress them apart and replace the bearing.Have done this with idler pulles before.

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We need the year model but if it is a RENIX (87-90) the bearing can be removed from the bracket but the bearing is impossible to remove from the shaft. Its also a very odd looking bearing. Here is a pic.






You can either upgrade to a later model bracket/AC compressor and possibly alternator or delete the mechanical fan with a electric fan and use a shorter belt to bypass the fan pulley altogether. Its a pain either way you go.

The bracket is from a 96, it looks a bit different than your picture. I dont neet to remove from the shaft, just the bracket so I can have it powder coated.

Aztazmam said:

The bracket is from a 96, it looks a bit different than your picture. I dont neet to remove from the shaft, just the bracket so I can have it powder coated.

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Ive not yet dissected the 96 bracket even though I have 2 96 XJ's in the driveway. I would imagine that it would be similar in construction. The shaft/bearing can be pressed out from the backside of the bracket.

If you have a bates bearing near you they can get them.May do a search and see if one is close . Just about any bearing ever made can be got from them.

nothing that hasn't been talked about before!

Link:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43081