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What size fan clutch tool to use on 1999 ML 430?

Old Jul 2, 2014 | 05:40 PM
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What size fan clutch tool to use on 1999 ML 430?

I need to replace the fan clutch and I've found to different tool sizes.
32mm and 36mm for my 1999 ML430. Which one is it?

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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 05:42 PM
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I found the answer and it's measure 35.6-7 on my caliper. So a 36mm is
should work in case anyone needs to know.

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Old May 2, 2016 | 07:03 PM
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I have banged on, and tried PB blaster, yet I can not loosen my
Fan clutch nut.
I am standing in front of the car and turning to the right.
I have a locking tool, but it won't budge.
Tried a BFH, but won't let up.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by AV8R4AA
I have banged on, and tried PB blaster, yet I can not loosen my
Fan clutch nut.
I am standing in front of the car and turning to the right.
I have a locking tool, but it won't budge.
Tried a BFH, but won't let up.
Standing in front it comes off counter clockwise (left).
Here's a link that might helpl

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w163...val-ml430.html

Edit: Mine came off pretty easy. Good luck the air is ice cold now at stop signs.

CW

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Old May 3, 2016 | 06:59 AM
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You need a 36mm thin wrench and a counter holding wrench both available on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...t=0&rmvSB=true
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