Steering coupler basic questions

Hit the drift pin out on the left and pry it off the splines with the proper tool. 1/4 drift punch and do,t lose the pin. Then I use a tie rod / small ball joint fork and pry carefully making sure you don't damage the box or seal. You will have to take all the bolts you loosened out and someone holding the column guiding it out. Don't pull hard our you may separate the coupler Just keep moving it back as you take the coupler off the splines. Your welcome Steve