Technician A leaves the drive axles attached to the wheel hubs, disconnects the inboard CV joints at the axle flange, then positions the axles so that they don't interfere with engine/transaxle removal. Technician B separates the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle then removes the drive axle from the vehicle. Who is correct?
A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

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Both techniques described by Technician A and Technician B are valid methods for removing drive axles in preparation for engine or transaxle removal. Technician A's method involves disconnecting the inboard CV joints and repositioning the axles, while Technician B's method involves separating the lower ball joint to remove the drive axle entirely.

Technician a Leaves the Drive Axles Attached to the Wheel