I have disconnected the CV joint from the transmission and have the bare minimum left to remove from the splined end.. I have removed the C clip!!

Any trick to getting it to budge? The angle makes it difficult to pull with any real force.
I am afraid any type of 3 jaw puller will bend something it should not.
I did let it soak with lubricant .

I could get away with re-inserting the ball bearings but have found that after 3 of them gravity takes over.

Open to any suggestions. Thanks

George
\Wilmington DE

Do you have the tools to remove the 32mm castle nut at the wheel end ?
Then remove the drive shaft assembly and reassemble the CV under better
circumstances.

DBL

Either this or drop the transaxle.

A brass drift punch might work. You need to use one to get the C clip back seated anyway when you put it back together.

Yes, the assembly should really be on the bench for a proper repair.

Check this video at 1:14 for removal. You basically use the joint like a slide hammer, but it reallly needs to be on the bench for leverage.

https://youtu.be/F-5Xpug52Qw

You all are correct,
I'll get the sub axles off and repair or replace properly

many thanks

George
Wilmington, DE

Has the joint failed? I assume so, but let us know the symptom(s)