Many of probably already know this but I found that removing my factory steering stabilizer is tough due a lack of room. I didn't see a lot of information so I struggled until I tried the puller.

Mine wouldn't budge until I used a Putman Arm Puller.

Had to angle the pitman arm puller to grab the center link but it worked pretty well..

 

I had a similar experience. It is a bitch to get out. I purchased the HF puller kit to do it.

 

Only the ZR2's have these, right?

 

My understanding is that they are standard on ZR2, optional on other models and you can get a 1st gen centerlink which fits and has the hole for mounting that end.

But I can tell you I spent a couple hours with pickle forks and hammers before using the puller. 10 minutes spent mostly lining up the puller and making sure it wouldn't damage other stuff.

 

ZR2s and some 1st gen S-series have steering stabilizers. I snagged a 1st gen center-link (, which are identical to the 2nd gen non-ZR2 center-link) with the stabilizer hole and swapped it into my Sonoma to get a factory steering stabilizer mount.