[V8] CV Joint Removal?!

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The joint just would not budge.  I didn't want to put any more torque into 
it.  I was, however, able to overhaul the joint with the aid of a little 
creativity.  Using a bucket of degreaser and a later a bottle of brake cleaner I was 
able to get all the old grease out of the joint.  I then loaded half of the 
new grease into a syringe with a 3 inch tube attached to the end.  I used this 
to grease the outer side of the CV through the axle bolt hole.  I was able to 
fill that cavity to the extent that grease got squeezed out the other side.  I 
put the other half of the grease on the back side and, with the inner CV off, 
slid the boot over the entire axle shaft....with the aid of a little silicone. 
 The inner CV was much easier.  This has to be one of the least fun and 
messiest repairs.

-Justin Lewis