Hayden 2736 Engine Cooling Fan Clutch

Hayden 2736 Heavy Duty Thermal Fan Clutch

The Hayden Fan Clutch 2736 is a heavy-duty thermal engine cooling fan clutch built for reverse-rotation applications. It is a non-electronic, aluminum unit with a 7.2-inch clutch diameter and a 3.25-inch fan bolt circle, made for direct-fit cooling system service on select Jeep Liberty, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Durango, and Ram truck applications.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty thermal fan clutch for reverse rotation cooling systems
• Aluminum construction with raw aluminum finish
• Non-electronic design for mechanical fan control
• 7.2-inch clutch diameter with 1.44-inch mount diameter
• 4-bolt mounting pattern with 5/16-18 hole thread
• Performance rated and built to meet or exceed OEM requirements
• New replacement part for service and repair use

Product Details

Hayden Fan Clutch 2736 is part of Hayden’s Fan Clutch line, a cooling-focused product line centered on thermal fan clutch control for engine-driven fan systems. This heavy-duty C-type clutch uses a thermal operating design to regulate fan engagement based on temperature demand, helping maintain proper engine cooling under load. It is a direct replacement style part for reverse-rotation setups found on select Jeep Liberty and Jeep Grand Cherokee models, as well as Dodge Nitro, Dodge Durango, and Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 applications with the listed cooling package requirements.

This part cross-references Gates 22151 and Four Seasons 36781 for the same application. The Hayden 2736 is a fitment-specific replacement for vehicles requiring a reverse-rotation heavy duty thermal fan clutch, including Fits 2006-2008 Jeep Liberty, N/A; Fits 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty, N/A; Fits 2007 Dodge Nitro, N/A; Fits 2005 Jeep Liberty, N/A; Fits 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, N/A; Fits 2004 Jeep Liberty, N/A; Fits 2003 Dodge Durango, N/A; Fits 2002 Dodge Durango, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A; Fits 2001-2002 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A; Fits 2001 Dodge Ramcharger, N/A; Fits 2000 Dodge Ram 1500, N/A; Fits 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A; Fits 2000 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A; Fits 2000 Dodge Ramcharger, N/A.

What It Helps Address

• Engine overheating caused by a worn or weak fan clutch
• Delayed fan engagement in thermal cooling systems
• Cooling performance loss during towing or heavy-load driving
• Noise or inconsistent operation from a failing mechanical fan clutch
• Replacement needs on reverse-rotation fan clutch applications

Installation Notes

Verify reverse rotation, mounting diameter, fan bolt circle, and vehicle-specific cooling package requirements before installation. This unit uses a hex mounting type and does not include mounting hardware. Confirm clearance, pilot dimensions, and bolt thread specification against the original part before service. For best results, inspect the fan, water pump, and surrounding cooling components during replacement.

Quality Assurance

Hayden 2736 is a new, performance-rated thermal fan clutch that meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed applications. Its heavy-duty aluminum construction is intended for dependable cooling-system service in demanding driving conditions.