Just did the passenger side...wow it was b!tch. Struggled for over an hour trying to pop the outer CV joint. No fudging way that was happening. Actually bent my vise locking pliers to shit. Had bought an upper CV boot just in case, good thing too. The upper boot rubber was hardening a bit. If you get the 2 boots go through the upper, way easier. Have fun moving around the hub assembly. Having a helper would make the job easier, but it is certainly doable solo. Hopefully the drivers side holds on for a while, not looking forward to round 2. Thanks for all the tips tho, this method is a ton easier than the legit method.

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2005 BMW X5 4.4 Sport Upgrades:

Dinan Cold Air Intake
Dinan Stage II Software
Akebono Euro Cermaic Pads
Brembo Rotors
Titan Silver Metal Gauge Rings
DICE IPOD Module
Hardwired Passport 9500ix Radar/Laser Detector