PItman shaft seal installation advice

yes.

i mean, i *suppose* you could put it back on 180 and it'll steer like you're in that place where the toilets flush backwards.

you have a puller for the arm and tie rods, correct?
No,I have to buy one tomorrow. I think harbor freight has them cheap. Is there a specific one to get? On the videos I've seen on YouTube it shows people just taking the bolt off the pitman arm and pulling it down,they didn't take anything else on the linkage apart. They also show putting petroleum jelly on the seals.