Tie rod removal
I am not sure the orientation of your particular connection but on the hard tie rod ends we were taught in auto mechanics to take a heavy hammer (1 pound) and pound on the side of steering knuckle hole where the tie rod mounts, never on the tie rod itself. If the tie rod is below it will fall out , if above it will still loosen. You don't need heat for this to work , you just have to pound it square on. The most I have ever had to hit the mount is 6 times for a very very badly corroded part. A tie rod fork and air impact wrench were not working so I asked my buddy for a big hammer and it came off. That said there is a risk of dammage though I have never had any of them break.
Sean
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