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the early model had 2 parts connected by 2 add'nl lines, the new style eliminates that, + the cost, the new is much cheaper even with the lines

I just finished removing mine. I also have a leak on the bottom pivot bolt.
1. Remove rear clevis pin from steering lever.
2. Remove forward clevis pin from steering cable.
3. Using suitable wrenches hold the flat surfaces on the cable guide tube in the vertical
position then loosen the coupler nut and remove the steering cable.
4. Remove and plug the power steering hoses.
5. Straighten locking tabs on pivot bolt washers.
6. Remove the pivot bolts.
7. Power steering unit can now be removed from transom.