Progress! I got the CV joint out on the inboard side. It is just hanging there now so I'm hoping I can force it back in and that will be the end of it.

 

Ahhh goodness. Yanked the inboard end out, broke the clamp off of that end and fixed the bearing arrangement (they were aligned) and then jammed it back together. I used twisty ties to hold the large end of the boot on. In the morning I will go get a good clamp for it.

Everything is back as it should be. But at 3:30am when I was pulling out of my driveway to test the car I kept hearing this clunking noise. Sounds like it is coming from the passenger side front wheel (opposite my axel problem). So I guess when morning comes I will get back to work hehe. Aghhh I'm beat.

And again I appreciate all the advice and information everyone has given me it was very, very helpful.