tracer1, I had to laugh when I read your posting. I had the same nightmare you are having.
After you grind off the peened end, then, as the Tech Tip says, "drill a small hole working progressively bigger. Not too big to drill into the steering arm." I think I progressed up to a 3/8" drill bit. Also, be careful not to break the drill bit off in the hole.
Then, I turned my vise into a press. I used a 1/2" drive socket on the ball end that was large enough for the ball to slide into. Used a 3/8" bolt in the drilled end, so it sticks out about an inch or so.
Placed socket and bolt ends in vise and tightened as much as I could. Make sure you line up the socket and bolt. Then, "delivered a couple of sharp blows" to the vise on the socket side or bolt side.
Tightened the vise a little, a couple more sharp blows and it moved.
Took it out of the vise, removed socket and bolt. Put ball end in vise, and was able to spin it a little pulling on the arm.
After that, I knocked it out using the bolt as a punch.
Don't forget the Kroil Penetrating Oil a couple of days before you start, and during the process.
When you get the pin/ball out, you will see that the pin is tapered. The peened end of the pin is smaller then the ball side.
