Removing the steering assembly, Tie-rod replacement Options

[Deusexmachina77]

I have a 76'.

I am in the process of replacing the struts and have decided to replace the tie-rods as well since the joints are trashed.

I want to pull the steering gear out so I can work on a bench and not under the car. I studied @IanKarr video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnuYLbZ89y8 but doesn't show it being removed. I can not see a way to remove it without removing a lot of parts of the suspension.

In the Hanes manual, you have to remove the auxiliary carrier.
(Page 103), Section 10, Removing the auxiliary carrier, Step 5.
"Remove the torsion bar adjusting screws then pull off the adjusting levers and seals."

I have no clue what this means and could use some instruction.
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Thank you in advance.
Victor

[rhodyguy]

Are you replacing the tie rods and ball joints? There’s no need to pull the rack unless it needs work. Do one task, the strut cartridges, (contrary to what you might read in the Haynes) the strut housings remain on the car when the swap is performed, button it up and move on to the tie rod items. You don’t need to touch the height adj for any of it unless doing the control arm bushings. You set the height prior to the in the future 4 wheel alignment.