I have this OTC ball joint separator, and use it in cases they get stubborn:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/otc-6297
With the spring load on the joints, it doesn't take a lot to pop them, but when they are stubborn, with the AFX spindles, I don't like beating on anything.
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