Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN 4 (1998)
9. Attach J 2619-01 onto the outer end of the J 41398.
10. Use the J 2619-01 to remove the CV joint from the halfshaft bar.
11. Remove J 2619-01 and J 41398 from the CV joint.
12. Remove the retaining ring from the halfshaft bar.
Discard the retaining ring.
IMPORTANT: Never reuse the retaining ring.
13. Remove the CV joint boot (1) from the halfshaft bar.
14. Place a brass drift against the CV joint cage (1).
15. Tap gently on the brass drift with a hammer in order to tilt the cage (1).
16. Remove the first chrome alloy ball (2) when the CV joint cage (1) tilts.
17. Tilt the CV joint cage (1) in the opposite direction to remove the opposing chrome alloy ball (2).
18. Repeat this process to remove all six of the balls.
19. Pivot the CV joint cage (4) and the inner race 90 degrees to the centerline of the outer race (1). At the same time, align the cage windows with the
lands of the outer race (2).
20. Lift out the cage (4) and the inner race.
