I have an '85 300D with a bad blower motor.

Althought it is in desparate need of new brushes, the real culprit is a broken brush connector braid. It looks like a real pain in the butt to change brushes, and I don't see them listed as parts anyway. So, unless someone knows of a relatively painless way to replace the motor brushes, I'm looking at replacing the motor. But, there is one thing that yet baffles me.

How in the world does one separate the fan from the motor? Just pull real hard??

Thanks,
Terry