[Rick 427 Cobra]

Do not strike the ball joint, nut or no nut. Strike the SIDE of the taper on the steering arm at the tie rod end smartly a couple of times till it pops out. A 24 oz hammer will get it out easily. If it is REALLY stubborn , strike 180' apart with 2 hammers at once. I have never had to do this in 30 years of pro wrenching however.