X5 DIY CV Joint Boot Replacement

[Meestahbig]

I am gearing up to chage the CV joint boot on my 2005 X5 (E53). I have read the procedure in the tips and tricks section. I am also a firm believer in having the right tools (which makes all the difference)...

That said, who has a good tool for pressing out/in the ball joints from the steering knuckle. And who knows of a good universal hub puller that will bolt-on and pull the steering knuckle of the drive shaft. I know you can seperate it from the chassis and pull the whole knuckle off with the control arms, but i would like to be able to seperate the thing for experience.

Does anyone have any suggestions on tools to use. the BMW tools are not even available anymore (based on the TIS part numbers shown on the DIY guid here on xoutpost)...