I'm am halfway through replacing my flex discs and center carrier support.

Right now I am trying to remove the bracket without this special jaw tool shown here:



Any tips on removing it without that special tool? I'm taking a break for dinner so there is no urgency in my request

Also on a small note. The fan shroud, do I really need it? I removed it when I did my coolant flush and never bothered to put it back in. So far everything has been fine so I don't see any urgency to put it back in.

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