I checked the puller in my first post.(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0uaw5qw9lkd27o5lghdse/puller-tie-rods.JPG?rlkey=g6wz15kqmol6ekst29bak6zx7&dl=1)

The opening on that OEMTools puller is 1 1/16" while the steering arm boss is about 1 3/16". Not enough to grip! They do list but do not stock a smaller puller that looks about the same. I think it has a 15/16" opening. It might have worked but is not available here (on New Years Eve!)

Our equivalent of Harbor Freight, Princess Auto had several types from Performance Tools. Mostly bad reviews! Their equivalent to above type also had a wide opening (1 1/8") The had one similar to the one I bought, but I went with the OEMTools one, because they were closer and time was running short!

Now I have to go and try to get the tool to work!

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Graham
85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5