The service manual talks about removing fender liner bolts from the firewall/parking brake brace and bolts at the top of the fender, then prying the fender liner outboard to get clearance between gear and liner, then pulling the steering gear up and out over the fender.

Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.