Yes, I want to remove both tie rods, not the ends, from the rack to make it more compact for shipping to France.
The rack with the rods off is 32". Each rod is 12 inches , and going over 36 inches jumps the price considerably.(USPS Priority Mail.)I see the Bentlry shows a picture of some kind of tool fitting a notch with no step by step explanation.

Robert1982 Westfalia

      From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
 Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 2:00 PM
 Subject: Re: Power Steering rack

I thought that the question was about removing the tie rod from the rack.

If I recall correctly, you just have to get the boot out of the way and
then simply twist the tie rod and trust that the torque won't damage the
rack.

Larry A.

On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 4:34 PM, Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@gmail.com> wrote:

> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2980610
>
> Have fun :)
>
> Jimmy
> Wilmington, NC
>
> On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 2:29 PM, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Has anyone removed tie rods from a power steering rack? I'm trying to
> > figure out how to do it.
> > ThanksRobert1982 Westfalia
> >
>