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#1 ·
Hi fellas, I'm new here and need some help. Before I ask this just let me mention that because I know people hate seeing the same question asked I have Googled and searched this page and a few others to no avail.

Anyway instead recently purchased a 2005 Mule 3010 trans. After about a week of owning it and doing research about the Mules I realized this one has a lift and the drivers side strut spacer had began to buckle. I began to look over the suspension and steering for any damage that may have been caused prior. Anyway to make a long story short the outer axel boot was missing the ring and 2 days later the wheel bearing went out. I decided to replace just that wheel bearing but that quickly progressed to now replacing both axels, wheel bearings, tie rod ends and lower ball joints.

Here's my question, tie rod ends and ball joints came today and now I'm struggling with removing the ball joints. Can someone shed some light on how this is accomplished please?

Btw if this topic has been discussed apologize in advance. Like I said, Idid search before joining to ask this.
 
#2 ·
Hi fellas, I'm new here and need some help. Before I ask this just let me mention that because I know people hate seeing the same question asked I have Googled and searched this page and a few others to no avail.

Anyway instead recently purchased a 2005 Mule 3010 trans. After about a week of owning it and doing research about the Mules I realized this one has a lift and the drivers side strut spacer had began to buckle. I began to look over the suspension and steering for any damage that may have been caused prior. Anyway to make a long story short the outer axel boot was missing the ring and 2 days later the wheel bearing went out. I decided to replace just that wheel bearing but that quickly progressed to now replacing both axels, wheel bearings, tie rod ends and lower ball joints.

Here's my question, tie rod ends and ball joints came today and now I'm struggling with removing the ball joints. Can someone shed some light on how this is accomplished please?

Btw if this topic has been discussed apologize in advance. Like I said, Idid search before joining to ask this.
Look at this vid, gotta be pretty close to this.