spal fan blade removal

[timbolio]

i am trying to take the fan blade off the cooling fan assembly and am not having much luck. i have taken the c clip off and thought it should just pull off but it doesnt seem to want to come. since it is plastic i am hesitant to use a set of pullers on it but that may be the only option. wondering if anyone who had removed one has a suggestion. it might just need to be pulled harder as some dirt may have got caught in it but not sure.

it is off a 09 sportsman 800.

thanks

[Bruce!]

Welcome to the board!

[dcuthill]

Use your muscles!

[4getful2]

Try soaking with some penetrant. If the motor is at fault , i believe s-pal includes a new fan blade with the motor

[timbolio]

the problem is the bearing from what i can tell. like i said if i knew it pulled off i would just use a set of pullers and force it but i was hoping someone who had done it could verify before i force it and break it. might just try cuz if it doesnt work the fan is screwed anyways

[Russ C]

if bearing is bad your gonna buy a new fan and motor Right? look on e-bay under atv parts- polaris fans, can get direct Spal replacement