[ERA 626]

I have a brand new CSX car, no motor installed. While the car is off the ground the steering seems a little tight. you should be able to turn the wheel with very little effort right? like with one finger? I tried to troubleshoot this by removing the tie rod and see if the issue in in the spindles or in the steering rack. But I cant seem to seperate the tie rod from the spindle. I tired hitting the tie rod from below and it wont budge. I dont want to damage anything. anyone here have a CSX car that they can advise me? is it normal to have some resistance on a new steering rack?