What is the best way to remove ball joint ends on a 1996 Isuzu trooper 4x4 for CV replacement?

Question

What is the best way to remove ball joint ends on a 1996 Isuzu trooper 4x4 for CV replacement?

Answer 1

a big hammer but you should bye new axles instead of trying to fix old ones its a lot less headache  

Answer 2

i use a pickle fork and a 5 pound sledge. works really well.  

Answer 3

loosen nut and leave it on with a few threads. hammer side of ball joint and it should break loose. sometimes you need a pickle fork. i have a pickle fork attatchment for my air hammer that works great.