radiator fan removal & replacement

["Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx>]

I think I have a squeaky radiator fan. My a/c blower was the culprit
before, so I replaced it. Now I have a similar sound, and I'm sure it isn't
the a/c blower again. I was suspecting my fuel pump since it is now making
random grunts most of the time now, but when I spin the blades on my
radiator fans by hand, the left one makes a chirping sound. So, I suspect
this is the problem.

I've searched the DML archives on removing the fans, but there isn't a lot
said. It reminds me of that Chinese puzzle where you have to get the spiky
ball out of the cage. The only way I got the ball out was by breaking the
cage (by accident, really!) Is there anything more that I should know
besides that the lower radiator brackets have to come off? If anyone feels
like talking about their past experiences on the matter, let me know.

Walt Tampa, FL