you never want to hit the threaded part of the tie rod with a hammer as it may damage the threads.
the best way to remove the tie rod with out damage is to remove the tie rod nut,and hit the side of the spindle where the tie rod go's through with a hammer and the tie rod will pop out with out damage.
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