Just a couple of notes on my repair.

I did not have to use a hammer and block of wood to put the knuckle and axle back together. I just line the axle up straight (like driving straight ahead) and pushed the knuckle into the axle. The axle will give like a shock but will bottom out. I did not force anything, just kind of pushed the knuckle against the axle a few times (bottomed out like shock). I did spray some penetrating oil on the spline first. (Super Lube)

I am guessing you could do the same thing if you somehow brace the axle with a clamp or something. That way you don't bottom out the axle.

I also did not remove the strut bolts. I just pushed the knuckle aside (still attached to strut) when I worked on the axle and cv boot

Thanks again for the write up. My camera would be full of grease if I tried to take pictures.

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Luke
95 525ia
01 X5 4.4
1965 Pontiac Lemans Convertible (resto mod)