How to remove track rod bar to steering rack on a Renault Clio 182?

Hi there I have a Renault Clio 182 sport 54plate and am struggling to remove the track rod bar which links to the steering rack.

I have already removed the track rod end and gaiter, got the car on axle stands but cannot romove the long bar. There is hardly any room to insert tools from the underneath of the car. If it is any help it is a SMI steering rack thank you

Unfortunatly the haynes manual just says to remove it