I spent two days trying to get mine out. I tried every technique and several tools. I finally gave up and bought the right one. It was out in 5 minutes.

This is the one I bought. It's bigger than the same style from harbor freight and grand auto. It might be the same as the Honda tool.

https://shop.ktcautotools.com/produc...puller-e53-e83

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2005 X5 4.4i SterlingGrau, Sport Package, DSP
Build 3/12/2005