Does the pinch bolt have to be removed completely from the rag joint in order for it to come off the splined steering box shaft? car is a 67 with power steering...thanks

To expand on this question. Any tips on removing and installing the rag joint?

This is a project I will be doing in the near future and was looking for some heads up tips.

Just for some info on my project. I am installing a Flaming River tilt column and using their billet joint in place of the rag joint.

The column and all the accessories that I ordered arrived yesterday and all looks to be excellent quality.

I am just having problems getting the rag joint out, namely that pinch bolt due to the fact i still only have the use of my right arm, left is still broken and will have a shoulder to elbow plate put in on May 2nd.

The bolt has to come out all the way, there is a groove in the shaft the bolt fits into.
The coupler should then slide off. You may have to spread the coupler at the split by driving a wedge in it to open it up, but usually that is not needed.
David