SOURCE: How do I properly remove the fan from an Oreck
You will need to grip the motor shaft with a vise grip or similar with a pad underneath so as not to score the shaft , which in tun would damage the belt.
A piece of tire tube or leather will help. The fan is threaded and will rotate off opposite its normal rotation. A damaged or chewed fan will throw the vac out of balance. In a tight spot you could carefully file any frayed leading edges as if to true the fan, but a worn fan will reduce suction as well. good work spotting this . Tighten the new fan hand tight, snug
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