I am in the process of completing my axle setup. I am using new components (see "Christmas comes twice a year" thread in General sub forum), and am attempting to remove the new-donor rear outer CV joint. The manual says to lock the axle in a vise and hit the inner race of the joint with a hammer. The picture shows the outer race being hit with a hammer. Mine won't budge hitting the inner race with a small ball peen hammer, using a hard brass drift. Am reluctant to hit the outer race too hard. The picture also shows a honker of a hammer being used. Am afraid this much impact will cause damage either to the inner race or to the outer one and/or the bearings (which would bear the load of moving the inner race off the shaft if the outer race is hilt) What worked for you guys?
Thanks,
Bill