Did you use wd40 to loosen it? I am going to attempt to take the lock ring off of my MB ml350 and the sucker is stuck.

Use medium strength loc tite on 22mm bolts for inner tie rod .

Can you rethread the bolt holes on the rack and pinion where the rods mount up one start one want

New sub thanks!

I have a Citroën with the same problem, I must say I've had better Tupperware boxes as far as sealing the contents inside goes, the design is flawed, ethanol warps the plastic tank and ring, that's why they leak, won't loosen and are usually impossible to retighten, Citroën's advice is to install a new tank and pump at a cost of £700 = $1200 . . .

Good job, smart idea thank u 🙏🙏🙏

i want say thanks i use your method it's helped me and without your method i couldn't opened it

Thanks a ton! Found this on Google and it is still working great for stuck lock caps! Didn't see any other video or post on a thread that had a better way without a specialty tool!

that unlock easy it not mean stuck ok

I ran into this when I did my 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan ES. I tried all kinds of things...it pissed me off so much...I put my 2 BIG HANDS on it and got if off that way.

Man 2000 dakota 4.7 same fuel pump, same issue. Dude you are the man for posting this thank you. Buy you a round next time your in Daytona.

Thank you kind sir!!! Not only does your technique work for jeeps but bmw’s with same issue!!

I purchased every tool to remove F--k'n Ring. Tried them all. Took 2hrs between going to get the tools and attempting to use them., I went in my spare wood pile and got the tool that worked. An 8in piece of 2x4. SMDH. Thanks for posting this.

Man most fuel pump locking ring sare made out of the same cheap hard plastic crap. I had to replace a fuel sending unit on my 2016 Honda and it look very similar to your locking ring. It's even a bitch trying to reinstall it back onto the fuel pump.

Great video, anyone with this problem would be able to discern your video shots, as it must be difficult to repair and film. Question, I have one side that is obviously bad, (rubber bushing is gone) could easily replace it in chassis, but I should probably replace the other side bushing while at it. any recommendations for pressing out bushings on a side that is still decent, in chassis? maybe a c-clamp or something else. Looked like it was fairly hard to get bushing out in you video.

Hi Rich. This same or close enough to the same procedure on 2000 Chrysler sebring convertible? Thx!

Thanks so much for posting this.. I tried everything and this worked.. Your awesome 👍

smart guy... great idea, thanks!!!!

Worked on my 2004 Grand Cherokee! Thanks Bro!!

This worked perfect, nothing else would! I appreciate it!

I’m in the process of trying to get that damn ring nut “ON” my Ford Focus! No problem getting it off. Never had so much trouble with something that should be so simple.

rich8867 thank you very much.

Great information but next video record sideways.

I'm going to try this on my 2002 Stratus today. I've tried everything but wood. thanks and hopefully it works.

GOOD INFO, THX

thanks for the vid. i was attacking from drivers side and was frustrated at lack of room

Thx! that save me a few bucks!

Thank you very much they asked $70 for a tool to do the same job, but your method saved me a lot of money and done a good job. I used it on a 97 Dodge Caravan.

Thank you!!!! This was the only thing that worked on my '00 Neon. Using a screwdriver and hammer was just tearing up the ring.

This worked so well! Thanks for making this video. Made the job so much easier!

Good info but turn the phone sideways to make a movie or take a picture. Every time you said, "see this?" the answer was no.

This worked perfectly when nothing else I tried would.

thank you so much rich. excellent video!

Thank you thank you thank you!!! my fuel pump on a 97 dodge ram is the same way, O'Reillys, Autozone, and napa didnt have the tool to loan out, they didnt even know what a fuel pump spanner wrench is! You helped me remove the ring without destroying it! thanks again!

hey rich... my fuel pump also spins when turning the lock ring. and it spins and spins like 5 or 6 revolutions but didn't come off. any idea??

Some pointers for DIYers who attempt this. 1. You will be able to retrieve the items you drop on top of the transmission when you remove the RH tie rod. 2. For that reason replace it last. 3. Do not fret when you drop your 22mm socket on the transmission. A 7/8" will work. Actually, since the bolts are not tight, sizes that loosely fit will probably work. 4. I was unable to remove the LH tie rod end with a significant amount of beating. I decided to replace the bushings without removing the tie rods. It can be done but I surely wish that I could have removed the tie rods. 5. One of the old bushings was so worn that it fell out when I removed the bolt. I used the same concept as Rich to remove the other, but I used a giant pair of channel locks that my wife had bought me somewhat as a joke. Worked like a champ. 6. The kit you buy may have bolts with 15mm heads on them. Though they will work, DO NOT USE THEM. The bend down washers will not work with them. It is important that the washer touches or nearly touches the bolt to prevent it from turning, and it will not bend enough to work with the 15mm bolts. 7. Use the old bend down washer, the one that comes with your kit is much harder to bend. Again, thank you Rich for your trouble. I may have let the car sit for a few months longer if not for your video.

Thanks so much Rich.

looks like the same on my 96 Corsica. thanks bro.

is this the same setup as a 2004 Chrysler 300m?

Thank you sooooooo freaking much dude!!!! You saved my ring and ended my headache thank you!!!!

very helpful thankyouuuuu😃😃😃😃😃 shop charge me $550.....my uncle did it for $60 bucks and a beer !

Thank you so much for this, I was going to be charged $314 to get this fixed

big help.. I was being charged $165. to get this done an I did it myself. cost $18. for parts an about an hr. of my time. thanks for the vid.

I did this last week on my 2000 Intrepid. You do have to get the wheels off the ground to take any pressure off the tie rods and remove them completely to get the bushings off. I looked at the video and with my years of automotive experience all I did besides that was turn the wheel all the to the right, take off the air ducts and use a flex head ratchet on the inner bolts. I didn't have to take all that shit off this guy in the video did.

I've heard you don't need to jack up your car if you're in a fairly flat ground and with your wheels turned left towards the driver, is that true? Because I don't plan to take the hole rod off just the old bushings. Also can you make a list of the tools needed. Thanx. (99LHS OWNER)

Very help full for me thanks Rich just one quick question where does the flat washer go ? what order ? Thanks Rich

You call this a trick? I call this how I remove the lock ring every time Lol.