280CE Magentic Fan Clutch help!

[Merc280CE]

Hi there --

I'm trying to remove an M110 magnetic fan clutch from the water pump shaft. Obviously I've removed the center bolt. But it wont slide off, and there's doesn't appear to be a pin or clamp. Any ideas? Use a pulley extractor on it??

Thanks Ed

 

[rifiki]

Left hand thread?, BMWs are.

 

[Merc280CE]

Hmm doesnt appear to have a thread. It's a smooth shaft, judging by the replacement water pump ...

 

[grober]

Engine cooling

 

[Merc280CE]

Thanks for that. It says 'remove magnetic clutch" but without further instruction ... suggesting there is no secret to it!!

 

[grober]

There may be a slight taper on the shaft and the clutch assembly may be tightened on the shaft as the securing bolt is tightened. Or the might have been a bit of galvanic corrosion between the clutch and shaft.