I just finished this job yesterday using the Z1 tool. Yes it definitely helps, but it's still a lot of work. Just like Krylon said, it took two of us, one using his leg and me pulling at the same time to get the bushing out. You need to raise the car high enough so that your breaker bar clears the floor.
For me, the job was further complicated as the nut stripped inside the rear bushing and no matter what I tried, we couldn't break it loose, not even with an Irwin extractor socket. Ended up using a hole saw to cut it out...not fun. So, be very careful removing that 17mm nut, ensure your socket is firmly seated all the way.
We did use the tool to install the white line bushing, and it was pretty easy.
Wideglideleon, I don't need the tool anymore, pm me with an offer if you like. I have $140 including shipping in it.
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