easy way is with the u-joint press. it's like a big c clamp.

take the wheel off, then the brake caliper, hub nut (36mm), 3 x 13mm 12pt bolts holding the hub unit on, then pull out the shaft and knock out the c clips that are holding the u-joint caps in. (they're tucked inside the u-joints up against the ears), then using the press, just press them out.
i always take a center punch and punch a mark on both sides of the joint so the shaft and stub shaft go back together the same way.

the trick to taking the hub off, is leave the 2 bottom 12pt bolts in the hub a few threads, then with the ratchet and 13mm (or 1/2 inch) 12pt socket, leave it on the bolt and turn the steering wheel until the ratchet comes into contact with the c-knuckle, then turn the steering wheel with a bit of force to "pop" the hub off. you may need to muscle it a bit, but it works every time.

then just put everything back together using new cotter pins and 12pt bolts torqued to 75f/lbs and the 36mm hub nut to 150ft/lbs.
use copious amounts of anti-seize when putting it all back together.

 

i just got my driver sider back together imho if after u beat on them enough and they are still stuck get out die grinder/4in angle grinder and cut them apart must quicker. i wish i would have just cut them in the first place and so does my thumb.check out the write up it was helpful.

 

thanks again

 

Going to change the u-joints tomorrow and maybe the brakes

 

i just did one of mine, easy if you ask me but didnt slove my clicking problem and my other one seems to be ok so maybe its the front driveline??? from my recent 2.5" llift????

 

did you check the t-case or misaligned front diff gears maybe. it could be these also.

 

How would my gears be misaligned?

 

My front diff was just worn and misaligned the gears. But i think it could happen if you hit a curb good enough also

 

Yeah ive wheeld this thing pretty hard so i wouldnt be surprised

 

well i finally got the u-joints out today. i had to use a torch to finish the job because they where rusted to the shafts