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Hi Meestahbig,
I just completed doing my cv boot on Monday. I actually took pictures and I will be posting my procedure in a few days.
I have had good luck leaving the control arms attached to the steering knuckle and removing the entire assembly, this is typically my method of choice. I do replace the nylock nuts on the control arms when I re-install the knuckle and torque to spec. Removing both the control arms would require a ball joint puller like the one you have shown, and add a bit more time to an already long job (for 1 diy guy).
I have attached a picture of the puller that I use to pull the steering knuckle off of the axle stub. It's not the perfect tool for the job as the shaft isnt quite long enough but I'm able to get the length that I need using a short 1/2" wratchet extension on the front. I have used this setup a few times now and it works with ease. The key is that this setup only puts force on the hub and the lugs not on the fragile dust sheild behind the hub.
I was able to rent this puller the first time I did this job from a local auto parts shop here, then I saw it on ebay for $67 so I bought it.
hope this helps!
-stephX5
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