i like to pop the tie rod end out of the knuckle then push it out of the hub. some have said it will just come out with out popping the ball joint or tie rod.
to get it out of the tranny, you need to push it in, so its off the C clip inside, then with a pry bar wedged in between the trans and axle. you pretty much have to kick the pry bar to pop it past the C clips thats holding it in.
key is it cant be resting on the C clip or it wont come out. push it in, then pop it out.