Changing the center link shouldn't be too bad if you do it while both control arms are off. Use a ball joint separator that you screw on a lever which pops the joint apart, vice a tuning fork as it will be easier on the car. Hopefully it will fit in the space you have to work with when the control arms are down. Also be advised there is locktite on the steering damper screws so it is much easier if you put a propane torch to the screw head just before you loosen. You may as well change the damper while you are there.
After you get it all together, put the steering wheel center and from the front of the car look at both front wheels. Do they look parallel? It isn't hard to see the difference. Adjust it so it at least looks good, then straight to an alignment shop. Good Luck.