I did the cv boots on my brothers 98 rodeo and I cant remember if it had that I know my 94 didn't. I know on the 94 it is easy. you might want to try taking the upper ball joint off and you may be able to pull the cv axle out and do it that way.

94 Rodeo 3+3 lift Red)
95.5 Rodeo 1" Body lift Dana 44' front & rear 4.88 gears 35"s 176,000 miles Optima Yellow top InexAir Co2
front winch bumper custom rear bumper, Hella 500's
2004 Silverado duramax