I replaced mine today. What can I say? Good thing I read this post today. Axle is sitting there for good. Usually I use my air hammer to get axles out, this one won't budge. So, I went other way. Undid big clamp on inner boot and slided whole assembly out. Worked like a charm. I have balljoint separator, removing tie rod and arms wasn't a problem.

Finished job under 3 hours. I made some pictures, maybe we can use them to update DIY guide? It's definitely soo much easier. I suggest to get inner boot though. Grease is different from CV Joint boot (I used lithium) and those clamps from Autozone shitty. Next time I will just get inner kit (if there will be next time)

I don't buy boots from a dealer, so they like $10 ea online, no bid deal at all.