The easiest way to get it off is to have the proper tool.Makes it way easier and they aren't that expensive.I think I paid like 20 bucks for mine.

1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2 with mods.Hughes Air gap intake , 52MM TB , ford injectors, 2 3/4" lift, Doug Thorley headers , HID headlights with LED , HID fog lights , glow gauges , a few others