shank removal

[mh-brews]

is there a special way to remove shanks like this. i keep tearing up the brass nut.i can't get a socket over it becuase they are to close together. i want them apart so i can clean them up.

 

[JRems]

Yes there is a special wrench. I think it's similar to a brake line wrench with a cutaway

 

[P-J]

My method:

And then back together:

 

[mh-brews]

Thanks Guys! I will try the screwdriver method before ordering the $35 dollar wrench