Steering Box Removal

[mreid]

I am in the process of removing the steering box from a '82 300sd. I need some advice on taking it off. Here is my question. Do I need to take off the tie rods from the pitman arm to get the box down and out or can I remove the pitman arm with both rods attached and drop it down out of the way and then remove the steering box?

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82 300SD 100K
91 Caprice SS
92 Jetta TD

[jylee]

It is best to remove the tie rods, use the pitman arm as a handle to remove the gear box.

jack

[mreid]

I can't get my hands on a tie-rod removing tool so I must remove the pitman arm with the tie rods attached. Will I have any surprises or must I unload a pile of money to buy the proper tool?

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82 300SD 100K
91 Caprice SS
92 Jetta TD