Urgent! How do I remove steering link?

I never use a pickle fork anymore. There are just too many inexpensive front-end, tapered joint separating devices available. Grab one at Harbor Freight, slip it on, twist the bolt, and tap the side of the joint with a hammer. Pop, it comes apart with the rubber seal intact. Pickle forks and large hammers will ruin your rubber seals every time.

Sometimes, I just flip the nut over on the joint, screw it down so that it is flush, and smack it squarely with a hammer. If they've been off recently, they usually pop right then.