Torsion bar remove tool

One good reason you grease the ends before installing. I have never used a special tool to remove a torsion bar, maybe just lucky. After removing are the tension from the bars, I rap a rag around the bar, place vise clamps on it and rotate back and forth slightly. Then I again slightly tap the vise clamp, wiggle the bar while taping. A never fail for me, but then, I don't live in a RUST belt. As others have mentioned, DO NOT CUT OR SCRATCH INTO THE BARS, or you will have to replace them. Years ago, I have seen the bars break while driving.