Sorry for the issue, indeed I always first undo the drive shaft end bolt (14mm) first then make sure I can push in the shaft so it moves freely inside the hub. Only way not to cause it to stretch. You may still try to replace the CV joint balls - not sure if it's the same type, see links below
Stretched outer CV joint may simply be stiff to rotate (a CV joint would rotate really easily). Removing the inner CV joint from the transmission is where you may need some (or a lot) of patience. I use the spare wheel lug wrench to pry it out
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIlEIkgmS84 , if it doesn't work, the trick is to use two such 'tools' one at each end (180 degrees apart) and keep prying pressure with both while slightly rotating the shaft - keep rotating little by little while prying on it - will need a helper for this. To turn the shaft, the other wheel needs lifted (or transmission in N)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXcn6QjYDA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1OMoNBHeXE