Power steering actuator removal

imported_gage

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1990 Bravo one power steering actuator has to come out. Mechanic can not get the bottom pivot nut off (ones with locking tab) because the y pipe is in the way, meaning engine has to come out. I can't believe Merc would design it this way that you can't get any leverage to unbend locking tab and remove nut. We can get top nut out no problem, but no go on the bottom one. Anyone else have this experience?
 
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