VZ 6L starter motor replacement

Got a L76 vz ss that needs a new starter motor in it.

I've done a search but can't seem to find a definitive answer on whether you need to unbolt the exhaust or the steering rack. Maybe you can go either way?

Sounds like a pain the ass either way but it's gotta be done. Anyone had any experience swapping one out in a vz v8?

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated before I just go hooking into it and start pulling shit off my car that I don't need to

Cheers