its really easiest to take the outer tie rod from the inner. dont move the lock nut so you can put it back the same. or mark the threads with a sharpy. unbolt the struts. 2 bolts. nuts are 22mm, 21mm. i've encountered both. the knuckle can be turned and pushed down this way. dont even have to take rotor or brake off this way. you can get a small pry or claw/ crowbar, and put it in the end of a long pipe to pop the driver axle out. dont even have to bend down or push hard. i use the breaker bar and tap it with hammer against the cup on the pass axle. doesnt have to be hit hard. anything long and skinny works.

the axles sort of clip in place when the lock goes in. you will hear it. it doesnt leak when seated. at least i've never seen one leak tranny fluid.

doing anything trying to take off the knuckle is hard because the road and elements weather the studs (like on outer tie rod) so the nut doesnt want to unthread without heat, torque, and or pb blaster if you are lucky. i just cut them off anymore.