I usually remove the nut, then place a bottle jack under the stud. Jack
it up slightly, then whack the arm close to the end with a large hammer
and it will pop loose. No special tools needed.

Paul Guzyk wrote:
> Pickle fork will do, but it mangles the rubber boots, but if you have
> new ones who cares.
>
> A puller is better, "borrow" this set of tools from your local
> Kragen/Autozone/Canadian Tire if they have free loaner tools.  This
> set is good for all kinds of front end stuff:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/2zybcy
>
>> Thanks for the info.  Can the outer tie rod ends be knocked out with
>> a hammer or pickle fork?  Or do I need some kind of special puller?
>> I have new tie rod ends to go with the new (rebuilt) rack.
>
>