Fan bearing hub bypass or replace
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My fan bearing hub is shot. It's shaking back and forth really bad. I was doing some research and apparently you have to replace the whole assembly and you can only get this part from jeep. I also found that you can completely get rid of this fan hub by getting a shorter belt and grind down the bracket a little bit, then mount up an electric fan. Is this possible? Or i can go to the junk yard and pick up a used assembly. What would you do?
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NSK brand "integral shaft bearing" #885586 from this post: http://www.naxja.org/forum/archive/i...p/t-43081.html
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That's a great find, although I'm confused as to how to actually R&R the bearing. I read that NAXJA thread, and it sounds like a press may be needed...?
Also, anyone know of a definitive source for that bearing?
Also, anyone know of a definitive source for that bearing?
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What year XJ? If its a RENIX(87-90) the fan bearing/AC bracket is no longer available.
I have had to convert both of my RENIX era XJ's to the r134 system and a newer style AC compressor bracket/clutch fan hub.
Here are some pics of one of the conversions;
![](http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp266/xjtrailrider/0626111355.jpg)
![](http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp266/xjtrailrider/0625112058.jpg)
I have had to convert both of my RENIX era XJ's to the r134 system and a newer style AC compressor bracket/clutch fan hub.
Here are some pics of one of the conversions;
![](http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp266/xjtrailrider/0626111355.jpg)
![](http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp266/xjtrailrider/0625112058.jpg)
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Ended up just picking up an assembly from a junk yard for 25 bucks. What a deal! Going to try and get that bearing and press it in at my shop thanks guys.
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