Ball joint removal?

[GreenF350]

I am in the middle of trying to replace my ball joints on a 2000 F350 SRW 4X4. I have changed probably 20+ ball joints on the old style axles (serviceable wheel bearings) but I am having trouble with these.....How in the *bleep* do you get the axles shafts out? Is there something I am missing? What about the seal that is just outboard of the axle shaft, inboard of the bearing unit? Everthing is apart, I just need to get the knuckle off so I can get the press in there. THanks for the help, I am searching as we speak, but I gotta get it done so I can drive it to work in the morning.
-Aaron

[SCUFFY828]

once the hub is out there is a snap ring inside , then the hub bolts on te back the hub is tight but should slide off axle will actualy come with the hub assembly , get in behind it and pry some of them are very tight due to rust

[GreenF350]

I will give it a shot. Only thing is my bearing unit (hub) came right off and left the axle shaft. Only thing left in there is a seal(?) and the axle shaft. Bearing unit, locking hub, and brakes already removed. Thanks.
-Aaron

[SCUFFY828]

that seal in beng the hub can also be pretty tight , i usually get in behing u-joint and pry a little it should push on out

[Maintain]

The axle just pulls out, usually a pry bar does the truck. Gimme a call 443 553 9234 if you need some help.

[GreenF350]

Got it taken care of...Thanks guys. I definitly don't like the "new" bearing setups. Way more of a pain. Oh well. Thanks again!
-Aaron