I assume, perhaps wrongly but if it has a pinch bolt then once removed then could it not be prised apart to release the clamping force? It definitely looks like a job that is done from below so will arrange to get it on a ramp ASAP and have a go at replacing it.
Also have a V70 D5 that has a a slight notch in the steering and it's quite heavy, granted there's no free play in it so will attempt to lubricate the bearing and lower joint on it over the weekend now that I've sussed out how it all works.
There's also a low mileage S60 at my local breaker that could donate a part however just trying to get Vida to wheeze into like as the car in question with the freeway is an R and thus has the variable assistance rack (ZF I think) so not sure if the couplings are a common part number or not.
Thanks for your help, much appreciated
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