[rich]

what ever you do don't pry on the fan!! The finns are fragile and I think if you break them it throws off the balance. Go to the hardware store and get some long bolts you can screw in where the pressure plate bolts go. Sometimes it helps to slide a piece of pipe over the bolt. This will help keep the bolt from bending when using a pry bar to rotate the assm. It also helps to pull the plugs. Good luck.