I have a 1997 protege LX (1.5L) and I'm trying to get the suspension disassembled to replace the driveshafts. I've managed to get the driveaxle nut off (via a dremel), but I cannot seem to figure out the procedure to get the knuckle out of the way to remove the driveaxle. Per the Haynes manual, I disconnected the sway bar link, and I removed the castle nut that holds the tie bar on, but I cannot seem to get the tie bar loose at all -- it seems jammed solid. Is there a particular tool I need to remove this? I also attempted to disconnect the lower balljoint, but the joint shaft is angled inward -- each time I pry it a little loose, the angular force pops the joint back together. I'm worried that if I do pop it loose, I won't be able to reassemble it. I've looked around a bit, but no-one seems to have had quite the same problem as I have. Any help/ideas would be hugely welcome.
(BTW, I've been working with hand tools only, as I don't have access to an air compressor.)
(BTW, I've been working with hand tools only, as I don't have access to an air compressor.)
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