I don't have access to the SST, but have you guys removed the tie rod housing w/o the SST? I read of of some people who have even removed it with an adjustable wrench, but I am weary on doing this since the last thing I want to do is to round off the housing. I was reading the manual and it says that the washer needs to be removed prior to removing the tie rod housing. Does it even secure down the tie rod or can I remove the tie rod housing w/o removing the washer? Thanks in advance.