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Without swearing??? 
Looks like everything on the front on the engine on van is a PITA... 
I haven't pulled a van engine, but suspect its much easier after getting the other stuff off the front of the van first (radiator, AC condenser, etc). Actually, the engine can prolly come out w/fan on.
There is a tool for removing the fan - its a 1 7/8" skinny wrench and a thingy that goes over the pulley bolts to hold it while ya turn. You can 'rent' one from autozone/discount auto/etc:
Fan Clutch Wrench | AutoZone.com
I have done it with a pipe wrench and chain wrench to hold pulley and have read where others 'tap' the nut with a drift to loosen it up.
Looks like everything on the front on the engine on van is a PITA... I haven't pulled a van engine, but suspect its much easier after getting the other stuff off the front of the van first (radiator, AC condenser, etc). Actually, the engine can prolly come out w/fan on.
There is a tool for removing the fan - its a 1 7/8" skinny wrench and a thingy that goes over the pulley bolts to hold it while ya turn. You can 'rent' one from autozone/discount auto/etc:
Fan Clutch Wrench | AutoZone.com
I have done it with a pipe wrench and chain wrench to hold pulley and have read where others 'tap' the nut with a drift to loosen it up.
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If you still have problems - use the air hammer like Milwaukee stated. I have seen it done two ways: hammer on the wrench or the nut.
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