Have you already removed the axle nut (I hope so)? No need to do all the exhaust stuff as you already have the ball joint free. With the axle nut removed, hit the outboard end of the axle to drive it inward and out of the wheel hub. As mentioned above, having something sacrificial to hit (instead of the axle) is a great idea.
Once you have the axle free of the hub, just pull out on the wheel hub assembly and remove the axle.
I used an air hammer and had it out in about 5 seconds!
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