Originally Posted by Tankard
Exactly as posted above. The only time i do anything with my cv joint is if the boots broken and it has not started popping. I repack it with grease and replace the boot. If it's popping already, get another whole cv joint. Also, you don't need that tie rod end seperator if you do it like i do. Whack it with a heavy mallet or huge hammer, and it seperates every time.
Not every time. I've beaten the life out of my front LCA to no avail. if you turn the wheel (to the left in your case) you can put the square part of a long pry bar inbetween the knuckle and the arm, and jump on it it'll pop loose every time in seconds....