Yeah I definitely am thinking about how to get enough clearance to get the half shaft out of the way, but still leave it attached to the car in a couple points so that its easier to press in and out.

If those are the 5 mounting points, I did read the CV boot thread and according to a BMW tech if you want a lot of clearance without messing with ball joints, disconnect the wishbone control arm at the engine side, and leave connected to the knuckle. I think I'll disconnect that, and the 2 bolts on the strut, and just support the weight with a jack stand.

I'm hoping disconnecting those 3 bolts will give me the clearance I need to keep the half shaft in the differential, like I said I will most likely replace the outer boots if its all out anyway ya know.

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