Hope this is the best forum for my question.

I am working on a 58 1/2 ton Chevy Stepside without power steering.

Do I have to disassemble the steering gear box to replace the seal on the short splined shaft that connects to the steering linkage? (Gear box and steering column are out of truck)

If I do not have to dissable the gear box, how do I get the seal out, what type of tool is needed, any tips would be appreciated. wave

Thanks in advance