problem after replacing lower front ball joint

[dowen]

To day I set about changing O/S lower ball joint C5 2lt est auto 2006. Got the old one out, but very tight! Every thing vent well, or so I thought!
however, try as I might I cannot I cannot line up ball joint with wishbone. they are about 2" apart, Ive moved suspension every way ,removed droplink, removed trackrod. Nothing I do will make it line up!

Is it possible Ive pulled the shaft out a bit? Although I chained the hub to the frame it was very tight and I had to use a lot of force.
If I have pulled somithing what would be most likely to give and whats my next course of action?
Dave.

[Peter.N.]

Try jacking up the other wheel unless its on the ground otherwise you are fighting with the anti roll bar. Is the driveshaft centre bearing pushed right in?

Peter

[addo]

I'd say it's a driveshaft engagement, or CV joint separation issue.

[dowen]

Thank you gentlemen, yes, I think ive pulled the inner cv joint out of shape, problem is now getting shaft off! as I cant put any weight on hub nut as its not supported by the wishbone!
Any one know of a scource of cv repair kits?
Theres a lesson here! Make sure hub is well strapped when undoing bottom ball! Dave.

[addo]

Pull back the boot, you should be able to reassemble the CV suitably.