Power steering box removal

[nzchevy]

I just wanted to check if you can remove the power steering box without removing the steering column? I know the workshop manual says to remove the steering column but with the carburettor and hoses out of the way access seems pretty good. I'm guessing that it is the steering coupler joint that may be the problem?

Thanks

Roger

[Multi-Tech]

I've never had a need to remove the column on both 3 litre and 3.5