Trying for hours now... 65 Valiant left exhaust manifold problem

I got a problem. For hours I have been trying to remove the left manifold from my 65 273. As explained in the book and video, I have removed everything before (brake booster, linkage to transmission, exhaust pipes and braces. But I just can't pull the manifold out. No matter how I turn it or move it around, the end always gets stuck between the engine and the steering linkage. Does anyone have a tip?
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