CV axles...hehe...fun (sarcasm).
First, you gotta pull off the wheels. Next, you need a 36mm socket to remove the center axlt nut. Then, remove the cotter pins and bolts (19mm...or 18, not sure) from the tie rod end and from the lower part of the spindle. At this point you may need to invest in a pickle fork (~$30). Use said pickle fork to get the tie rod ends and spindle loose. DO NOT bang on the threads with a solid hammer to get them out so that you don't mash any of the threads. Loosen them up with the pickle fork then try to have a buddy get them loose with a pry bar...or a jack of some sort.
After this, you should be able to swing the whole strut/spindle/rotor/caliper assembly off and away from the cv axle. You may want to secure them out of the way with a bit of wire or something.
To actually get the axle out, you should be able to pull it out. However, to avoid pulling a boot off one of the knuckles, I suggest you GENTLY pry them out between the tulip and transmission housing.
Everything else doing OK for ya otherwise? PITA, ain't it?
